Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need and significant road safety concerns regarding inadequate sightlines and traffic hazards on a regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to sufficiently demonstrate a rural-generated housing need at this location in accordance with the requirements for a 'Stronger Rural Area'.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety due to a traffic hazard, as the site is located near a bend and summit on the R178 where required sightline visibility standards are unachievable.
- The proposal would result in dangerous cross-over traffic movements that would seriously prejudice the safety and carrying capacity of the regional road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH 01Objective AS 02Objective RLR 02Section 11.4Section 12.13.2.2Section 12.13.2.8
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Carrickgorman, situated on the R178 regional road between Bailieborough and Virginia. The application was refused by Cavan County Council as the applicants did not meet the criteria for rural housing need in a 'Stronger Rural Area'. Additionally, the Planning Authority determined that the site's location on a concave bend with limited visibility would create a significant traffic haza...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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