Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused primarily due to traffic safety concerns, specifically the lack of adequate sightlines at the entrance onto the heavily trafficked Golf Links Road, which would create a hazard for road users.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The retention of the construction entrance and access road would result in a traffic hazard due to insufficient sight distances at the junction with the Golf Links Road.
- The development is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it facilitates unauthorized access and lacks sufficient justification for its continued use.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar unauthorized developments, potentially compromising the safety and character of the local road network in Castletroy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective T3Policy CP 1
Decision Document Summary
This application (Ref: 21/1555) by Sonnervale Ltd. sought retention permission for a construction entrance and access road at Caislean Nua, Golf Links Road, Castletroy, Limerick. The works were intended to support the completion of residential developments previously granted under applications 98/1967 and 16/19. The planning authority refused the proposal on the grounds that the entrance onto the busy Golf Links Road poses a significant traffic safety risk due to poor visibility and that the ret...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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