Core Refusal Reason
Failure to provide evidence of Technical Acceptance from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) for the underpass structure, resulting in potential public safety risks and traffic hazards on the N-23 national road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide necessary evidence of Technical Acceptance from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) for the proposed structure on the national road network.
- In the absence of TII approval, the Planning Authority is not satisfied that the development would not endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
- The proposed development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to the lack of demonstrated structural and operational safety compliance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 9-53Objective KCDP 9-55Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.2Section 11.6.4
Decision Document Summary
Garreth O'Connell applied for permission to construct a livestock underpass and effluent holding tank at Laharan, Farranfore, Co. Kerry, located off the N-23 National Primary Road. The project aimed to facilitate safer herd movement between fragmented farm holdings. While the Planning Department acknowledged the agricultural principle of the development, the application was refused following a Further Information request because the applicant did not secure the required Technical Acceptance from...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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