21/6747
The construction of a secure heavy goods vehicle parking compound for the short term parking of rigid trucks and artic trailers. The development will consist of (1) the construction of a new hardstanding surface, (2) the erection of palisade fencing, (3) the construction of a secure gateway, (4) the construction of concrete boundary walls, (5) the alterations to existing entrance, (6) the installation of a storm water hydrocarbon interceptor and (7) all associated site works.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
Traffic safety hazards due to inadequate sight visibility and detrimental impact on the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate adequate sight visibility at the proposed access point without relying on works to third-party lands outside their control.
- The development would constitute a traffic safety hazard for road users, cyclists, and pedestrians due to substandard access arrangements.
- The proximity of the truck depot to a residential dwelling would cause significant injury to residential amenity through noise disturbance and reduced daylight/outlook.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a secure heavy goods vehicle parking compound at Lower Courtstown, Little Island, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the application on two main grounds: firstly, the inability to provide safe access and sightlines without encroaching on third-party property, creating a traffic hazard; and secondly, the negative impact on an adjacent residential property. The authority concluded that the noise from operations and the physical impact of noise mitigatio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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