Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would generate additional traffic turning movements on the N71 National Secondary Road in an 80kph zone, contravening national and local policies regarding access to national routes.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would generate additional traffic turning movements on the N71 National Secondary Road at a location where an 80kph speed limit applies, contrary to official policy.
- The proposal contravenes Objectives KCDP 14-29 and 14-30 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which aim to protect the capacity and safety of the national road network.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent that would adversely affect the operation and safety of the national road network, making it contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 14-29KCDP 14-30Section 14.4.1.1KCDP 5-14KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
Jerry O’Sullivan sought permission to construct a dwellinghouse with a septic tank and polishing filter at Carhoomeengar West, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. The site is situated north of Kenmare and is accessed via a private road that joins the N71 National Secondary Road in an 80kph speed limit zone. Although the applicant met the criteria for rural housing need under Objective KCDP 5-14, the planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the increased traffic movements would compromise t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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