21/6649

The construction of a new dwellinghouse, a new waste-water treatment system, a new dual vehicular access from the roadway to both the proposed site and the remainder of the existing agricultural field and all other associated site works. Permission is further sought for a right-of-way access from a minor road through the site of the applicant’s family home to allow the applicant to use the vehicular entrance from that site as the exit point to the main road.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Traffic hazard and public safety concerns arising from inadequate vehicular access and restricted sightlines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed vehicular access is poorly aligned with the existing road infrastructure.
  • Sightlines at the proposed entrance are severely restricted, failing to meet safety standards.
  • The additional traffic generated by the development would pose a significant danger to public safety.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the construction of a new dwellinghouse and waste-water treatment system at Bawnavota, Kinsale, Co. Cork. The application was refused by the local authority due to significant concerns regarding the proposed site access. Specifically, the planning authority determined that the poorly aligned entrance and restricted sightlines would create a traffic hazard, thereby endangering public safety on the adjacent roadway....
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