Core Refusal Reason
The local road network serving the site is seriously deficient in width, alignment, and visibility, and cannot safely accommodate the additional traffic generated by the development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The public roads serving the development (L-82832 and L-82833) are structurally and geometrically deficient, lacking the width and visibility required to cater for increased traffic.
- The proposed development would lead to the accelerated deterioration of the local road network and create a significant traffic hazard, endangering public safety.
- Despite the proposed provision of passing bays, the planning authority considers the road to be at capacity and the development would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.8.5Section 7.8.3Section 9.3.6
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission to renovate a derelict dwelling and outbuilding into a habitable residence at Kilcross, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny. Although the refurbishment of existing structures is generally encouraged under the Kilkenny County Development Plan 2021-2027, the proposal was refused because the serving local tertiary roads are substandard. The planning authority concluded that the intensification of use would result in a traffic hazard and the deterioration of the road network, ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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