Core Refusal Reason
The development is considered out of character with the rural landscape and poses a significant traffic hazard due to substandard sightlines at the entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and design of the retained garage and driveway are discordant with the rural character of the 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence' designation.
- The existing entrance onto the public road provides inadequate sightlines, creating a traffic hazard for road users and interfering with the free flow of traffic.
- Granting retention for this development would set an undesirable precedent for similar unauthorized urban-style developments in a protected rural environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TR O1Policy RH P2Section 10.2.1
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Richard Penny, sought retention for a garage, entrance, and concrete driveway, alongside a change of use from a commercial facility to personal storage at Ballynahown, Kilmallock. Located in a rural area under strong urban influence, the proposal was referred to the Council Roads department, which identified safety concerns. The application was refused because the physical structures are deemed out of character with the rural setting and the entrance fails to meet the required saf...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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