21/7000

The construction of a dwellinghouse, detached domestic use garage, a waste-water treatment system, a new dual vehicular access from the roadway to both the proposed site and the remainder of the existing lands and all other associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Traffic hazard due to poorly aligned vehicular access and severely restricted sightlines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed vehicular access is poorly aligned for the nature of the development.
  • Sightlines at the proposed entrance point are severely restricted, failing to meet safety standards.
  • The additional traffic generated by the dwelling would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for the construction of a dwellinghouse, a detached domestic garage, and a waste-water treatment system at Rigsdale, Ballinhassig, Co. Cork. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds of road safety. It was determined that the proposed site access was inadequately aligned and suffered from poor visibility, meaning the resulting traffic movements would pose a significant danger to public safety on the public road....
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