Core Refusal Reason
The proposed entrance would create a traffic hazard by introducing heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) onto a narrow, predominantly residential local road that is insufficient in width to safely accommodate such traffic.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The restricted width of Sion Road is unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles, particularly in instances where two such vehicles would need to pass each other while traveling in opposite directions.
- The introduction of commercial HGV traffic into a predominantly residential area would result in an inappropriate mixing of traffic types, negatively impacting the safety of local road users.
- The potential negative traffic safety implications significantly outweigh any positive safety improvements suggested by the applicant, rendering the proposal contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Fintan Murphy, sought permission to construct a new vehicular and pedestrian entrance from Sion Road to serve Murphy Machinery, an existing commercial premises located on the Dublin Road in Kilkenny. While the site is zoned for mixed-use, the planning authority refused the application based on a recommendation from the Roads Design Office. The refusal was grounded in the fact that Sion Road is a narrow local road serving residential developments; introducing HGV traffic to this en...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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