Core Refusal Reason
The proposed retention of the entrance would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety due to severely restricted sightlines, particularly to the southeast.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Listowel Municipal Roads Office issued a negative report highlighting significant concerns regarding the lack of adequate sightlines to the southeast of the development.
- The entrance is located on a section of the Local Public Road where sightlines are severely restricted, posing a direct threat to public safety.
- Traffic movements generated by the retention of this entrance would likely cause an obstruction to other road users and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 2022-2028 Vol 6. Development Management Standards and Guidelines: 1.20 Transport, Movement & Parking Standards
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the retention of a vehicle entrance, previously used for agricultural purposes, to serve a detached dwelling located 2.22 kilometres south of Duagh village. Despite the existence of a previously permitted entrance (under PRN 18/1126) which was to remain gated and locked, the planning authority refused the application following a negative report from the Listowel Roads Office. The refusal is based on the determination that the entrance creates a traffic hazard due to deficient...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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