Core Refusal Reason
Encroachment onto public roadway and Council-owned land, creating a traffic hazard and obstructing the free flow of traffic.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is partially located on lands owned by Kerry County Council, which would result in an unauthorized encroachment onto the public roadway.
- The development would interfere with the safety and free-flow of traffic on Top Street, creating a significant traffic hazard for road users.
- Due to the obstruction of the public road and associated safety risks, the proposal is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
West Iveragh Local Area Plan 2019-25Zoning R2-Existing Residential
Decision Document Summary
Thomas Dennehy applied for permission to demolish an existing redundant structure and construct a two-storey, two-bedroom detached dwelling with off-street parking at Top Street, Cahersiveen. While the site is appropriately zoned as 'Existing Residential' under the West Iveragh Local Area Plan, the Roads Department issued a negative report. The assessment concluded that the development would encroach upon land owned by the local authority and the public roadway itself, posing a risk to public sa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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