Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development contravenes County Development Plan objectives regarding access onto National Roads and would create a traffic hazard by intensifying the use of an entrance onto the N69 National Secondary Road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- 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 development is at variance with National Policy and Ministerial Guidelines (Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines) regarding the preservation of service levels and carrying capacity of National Roads.
- The intensification of an existing entrance onto the N69 National Secondary Road, where a 100kmph speed limit applies, would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard and interfering with the free flow of traffic.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-16Section 5.5.1.2Section 11.6Objective KCDP 11-77Chapter 14Objective KCDP 14-29Objective KCDP 14-30
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to construct a new bungalow-style dwelling, domestic garage, and a splayed entrance on a 0.307 HA greenfield site at Derry, Listowel, Co. Kerry. Although the principle of development on family land was noted, the application was refused primarily due to road safety concerns. The planning authority determined that the proposal would contravene specific development plan objectives and national guidelines by intensifying traffic access onto the N69 National Secondary...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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