Core Refusal Reason
The retention of the agricultural entrance is considered a traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines, substandard forward visibility for right-turning vehicles, and its premature nature relative to incomplete third-party road improvements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing entrance is located on a sharp bend with limited sightlines due to poor horizontal road alignment, creating a significant traffic hazard.
- The proposal is premature as it relies on sightline improvement works associated with a separate planning permission (22/505) which have not yet been completed and are outside the applicant's control.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that right-turning movements into the entrance would not endanger public safety due to substandard forward visibility for Gowran-bound traffic.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission to retain an existing agricultural entrance at Ballyedding North, Bennetsbridge, Co. Kilkenny, located on a sharp bend of the L2635. Kilkenny County Council refused the application primarily on traffic safety grounds, noting that the entrance suffers from restricted sightlines and substandard forward visibility for turning vehicles. Furthermore, the development was deemed premature as it is contingent upon road improvement works from a separate application (22/...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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