Core Refusal Reason
The development would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety due to severely restricted sightlines at a busy junction in close proximity to a school and GAA grounds.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The entrance is located directly opposite the junction of two busy local roads (L-8072 and L-12098), which is considered an unsuitable and dangerous location for a vehicular access.
- Required sight distances are inadequate in both directions, posing a risk to road users particularly given the proximity to Lispole National Primary School and Lispole GAA grounds.
- The development lacks proper drainage, with evidence of surface water run-off onto the public road, and the driveway encroaches upon the area permitted for the site's wastewater treatment system.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for an existing driveway serving a dwelling at Garrynadur, Lispole, Co. Kerry. The site is situated on the L-12098, directly opposite its junction with the L-8072. Kerry County Council refused the proposal because the entrance's location at a busy junction near a primary school and sports grounds creates a significant traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines. Furthermore, the planner noted that the driveway as constructed interferes with the permit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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