Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development involves creating a new access point onto a National Road (N69) where speed limits exceed 60 km/h, which contravenes local and national policy regarding road safety and traffic efficiency.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal contravenes Objective KCDP 14-30 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which aims to prevent the creation of new access points onto National Roads where speed limits are greater than 60 km/h.
- The development is at variance with the DoECLG Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines (2012) regarding the control of frontage development on national roads.
- The traffic movements generated by the dwelling would interfere with the safety and free-flow of traffic on the N69 National Secondary Road, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15Section 5.5.1.2Section 11.6Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 14-30
Decision Document Summary
Conor Nolan and Alana Curtin applied for permission to construct a 231.92sqm bungalow with an attic development and a mechanical aeration unit on a 0.250 HA greenfield site at Ballaghdigue, Listowel, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' and is accessed via a private road off the N69 National Secondary Road. Kerry County Council refused the application because the development would result in increased traffic and a new access point onto a high-speed national road...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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