Core Refusal Reason
The development fails to provide adequate sightlines at the road junction, creating a traffic hazard, and materially contravenes a previous planning condition regarding boundary setbacks.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to meet the required 160m sightline distances at the junction of the L-10485 and R-551, which would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
- The retention of the wall as constructed materially contravenes Condition 10(a) of planning reference 19/1291, which required specific boundary setbacks to facilitate road widening and safety splays.
- The development is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to its negative impact on road safety and non-compliance with established planning requirements for the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
Paul and Theresa Galloway sought retention permission for a masonry wall along the northern boundary of a site at Church Road, Dromgower, Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry, where a new dwelling is nearing completion. The site is situated at the junction of a local public road and the Regional Public Road R551. Kerry County Council refused the application because the wall's current position prevents the achievement of necessary 160m sightlines, posing a risk to road users. Additionally, the development fail...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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