Core Refusal Reason
The development would create a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines at the proposed entrance onto the L-4005 public road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance onto the L-4005 public road provides inadequate sightlines, which would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
- The traffic turning movements generated by the proposed dwelling would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on the local road network.
- While the applicant successfully addressed concerns regarding rural settlement policy and visual impact through further information, the fundamental road safety objections from the Roads Department remain unresolved.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78Section 5.5.1Section 5.5.1.2Section 11.6Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.2Section 11.6.4
Decision Document Summary
Amy and Barry Madden applied for permission to construct a two-storey dwelling house and septic tank at Garranebane, Caherciveen, Co. Kerry, on a site located within a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence'. Following a request for further information, the applicants demonstrated compliance with rural housing need and submitted a revised design to mitigate visual impact concerns. However, the application was ultimately refused because the proposed vehicular entrance onto the L-4005 failed to meet re...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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