Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard and public safety risk due to severely restricted sightlines at the proposed access point on the R551 Regional Road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed access is located on a section of the R551 Regional Road where sightlines are severely restricted.
- The development would endanger public safety by reason of creating a traffic hazard.
- The proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Timothy O'Driscoll, sought planning permission for a new access to an existing dwelling at Rathmoral, Causeway, Co. Kerry. Kerry County Council refused the application because the proposed entrance is situated on a stretch of the R551 Regional Road where visibility is significantly impaired. The Planning Authority determined that the restricted sightlines would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety, thus rendering the development contrary to the proper planning and su...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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