Core Refusal Reason
Refusal primarily due to traffic safety hazards arising from inadequate visibility and proximity to a public road junction, as well as negative impacts on rural character and visual amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site entrance is located too close to the L-7455 public road junction and fails to meet required visibility standards, posing a significant traffic hazard.
- The development would necessitate the removal of approximately 32 metres of mature hedgerow, a tree, and local heritage/tourism signage, which would be detrimental to the rural character and visual amenities of the Tory Hill area.
- The Planning Authority noted that alternative locations within the family landholding may be more suitable for development and would avoid the specific traffic and environmental concerns raised by this site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a dormer dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system on family lands at Carrickinnane, Mullinavat, Co. Kilkenny. Although the applicant satisfied the rural housing policy requirements for an Area under Urban Influence, the application was refused. The decision was based on the creation of a traffic hazard due to poor visibility and the entrance's proximity to a public road junction, alongside the negative visual impact caused by the removal of matu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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