Core Refusal Reason
Traffic safety concerns regarding the failure to demonstrate achievable 90m sightlines and a lack of clarity regarding the entrance's intended purpose and site integration.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to satisfactorily demonstrate that the required 90m sightlines are achievable, particularly to the east where a pronounced road crest and roadside hedging obstruct visibility.
- The technical specifications provided do not sufficiently prove that the entrance is suitable for the large farm or forestry vehicles intended to use it, given the significant angle of the connection to the public road.
- The intended function and purpose of the entrance within the overall site layout remain unclear, and the applicant has not adequately justified how the access integrates with the existing forestry or agricultural uses.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 4.10CDP 14.2Section A1.6.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks to retain and widen an existing farm entrance at Derrynalecka, Knockalough, Kilrush, Co. Clare, to serve a 0.3-hectare site characterized by dense forestry. While the site is unzoned and the principle of development for forestry access is generally acceptable under the 'Settled Landscapes' designation, the application was refused (or stalled via Further Information) due to critical traffic safety issues. The Planning Authority determined that the 90m sightlines claimed in the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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