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PART DEMOLISH, ALTER, RENOVATE AND EXTEND THE EXISTING COTTAGE. FULL PLANNING PERMISSION IS SOUGHT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DOMESTIC GARAGE; THE DECOMMISSIONING OF THE EXISTING SEPTIC TANK; THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM COMPRISING OF A SECONDARY WASTEWATER TREATMENT UNIT AND POLISHING FILTER; THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DOMESTIC SITE ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED ANCILLARY SITE DEVELOPMENTS ALL LOCATED

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development would endanger public safety due to traffic hazards arising from insufficient road setback and inadequate sight distances at the proposed entrance.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard on the L7515 Local Secondary Road.
  • The dwelling is situated at an insufficient distance from the carriageway, encroaching upon the 'Clear Zone' as defined by TII Publication DN-GEO-03036.
  • The sight distances provided for the proposed new domestic site entrance are inadequate in both the east and west directions.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the renovation and extension of an existing cottage at Coolmagort, Beaufort, Co. Kerry, including a new garage, wastewater treatment system, and site entrance. Kerry County Council refused permission based on traffic safety concerns. Specifically, the planning authority determined that the dwelling's proximity to the L7515 road within the TII-defined 'Clear Zone' and the lack of adequate sightlines at the proposed entrance would constitute a hazard to public safety....
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