Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a constrained site, posing significant traffic hazards due to inadequate access infrastructure and negatively impacting the residential amenity of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The narrow access lane lacks necessary pedestrian infrastructure, visibility splays, and lighting, which would result in a traffic hazard and over-intensification of the lane.
- The project represents overdevelopment of the site characterized by a total lack of off-street parking and insufficient provision of both private and public open space.
- The proposed design, specifically regarding finished floor levels and boundary treatments, would result in a negative impact on the residential amenity of adjoining properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This planning application sought permission for the construction of four single-storey semi-detached studio apartments at Goreycorporationlands, Gorey Urban. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the site is unsuitable for the proposed density due to severe access constraints on a narrow lane lacking pedestrian facilities. Furthermore, the development was deemed to be an over-intensification of the site that failed to provide adequate parking or amenity space, while als...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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