Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would constitute a traffic hazard due to severely restricted sightlines at the site entrance onto the public road, endangering public safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located on a road where sightlines are severely restricted, meaning traffic movements generated by the dwelling would endanger public safety.
- Revised entrance details submitted as further information were assessed by the Roads Department and were still found to constitute a significant traffic hazard.
- The proposed development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the Castlegregory area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028Castlegregory Local Plan part of the Corca Dhuibhne Electoral Area Local Area Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
Gregory Murphy sought outline planning permission for a dwelling house and associated site works on a 0.068ha infill site at West Main Street, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry. The land is zoned 'C5 - Tourism & Related' under the Corca Dhuibhne Electoral Area Local Area Plan, where residential use is 'Open to Consideration'. While previous concerns regarding wastewater were resolved with Irish Water, the application was refused because the site's location on a bend with restricted sightlines makes the p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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