Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create a new access point onto the N70 National Secondary Road in an area with an 80kph speed limit, which would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and contravene national and local planning policies regarding the protection of national road capacity and safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The creation of a new access onto the N70 National Secondary Road where an 80kph speed limit applies is contrary to the 'Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines for Planning Authorities' (2012).
- The proposal contravenes Objectives KCDP 14-29 and KCDP 14-30 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which seek to protect the capacity and safety of the national road network.
- The additional traffic turning movements generated by the development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard and obstructing road users on a high-speed section of the national road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-16KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3Section 14.4.1.1KCDP 14-29KCDP 14-30
Decision Document Summary
Eamon and Bernie Ó Meachair sought permission to construct a private dwelling with a mechanical treatment system and a new site entrance at Loher, Waterville, Co. Kerry. The site is located off the N70 National Road in a rural area designated as visually sensitive. While the planner acknowledged that the proposal might not have a negative visual impact, the application was refused following a strong objection from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). The refusal is based on the fact that the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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