2140298

Permission for new entrance for agricultural use, consisting of partial removal of existing front wall to create new pillars, driveway entrance and gate, partial removal of existing boundary hedge to create new entrance into adjacent site with new access road and all associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to justify the necessity of a second agricultural entrance, leading to an undesirable proliferation of access points and potential injury to local amenities.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide adequate justification for a second agricultural entrance to the subject site.
  • The proposed development would result in an undesirable proliferation of openings within a short distance, given the existing access via a wayleave.
  • The additional entrance is considered injurious to the amenities of the area and contrary to the principles of proper planning and sustainable development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for a new agricultural entrance at Hillcrest, Killeens, Cork, involving the partial removal of a boundary wall and hedge to create a new access road and pillars. Cork City Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate the need for a second entrance. The planning authority noted that the site already has established access via a wayleave and concluded that an additional opening would cause an undesirable proliferati...
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