Core Refusal Reason
Traffic safety hazard due to increased turning movements onto the N70 National Secondary Road at a high-speed location (100kph zone).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard due to increased turning movements onto the N70 National Secondary Road at a point where a 100kph speed limit applies.
- The proposal is contrary to Ministerial Guidelines (Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines, 2012) as it would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on a national road.
- The development contravenes Objectives KCDP 14-29 and KCDP 14-30 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which aim to preserve the level of service and carrying capacity of the National Road Network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 5-14KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78KCDP 14-29KCDP 14-30
Decision Document Summary
Eugene and Jennifer Downing applied for permission to construct a dwelling house, septic tank, and associated works at Claddanure East, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a rural area under significant urban influence and is accessed via a private road connecting to the N70 National Secondary Road. Although the principle of development was considered acceptable as the applicant is a son of the landowner, the application was refused primarily on traffic safety grounds. The Planning Author...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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