Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to public safety concerns regarding a traffic hazard, specifically inadequate sightlines at the proposed entrance onto a road where visibility is severely restricted.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance fails to meet the required sightline distances specified in TII Publications Rural Road Link Design standards (DN-GEO-03060).
- The development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard on a road where sightlines are already severely restricted.
- Increased traffic movements generated by the dwelling would likely cause an obstruction to existing road users, making the proposal contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 5, Section 5.5.2Objective KCDP 5-14Objective KCDP 5-15Objective KCDP 5-17Objective KCDP 5-18Objective KCDP 5-19Objective KCDP 5-20Objective KCDP 5-21Objective KCDP 5-22Section 5.5.1Section 5.5.1.2Section 11.6Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
Jason Goggin applied for permission to construct a 123sqm single-storey dwelling with a septic tank at Tullaghna, Causeway, Co. Kerry. The 0.350 ha site is located in a rural area designated as being under urban influence. While the applicant demonstrated a rural housing need and the principle of development was considered acceptable in the landscape, the Listowel Municipal District Office (Roads) identified that the proposed entrance provided inadequate sightlines onto the R-551. Consequently, ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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