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Permission for the construction of a new three storey apartment development containing 8 no. units, comprising 4 no. 1. bed units, 3 no. 2 bed units and 1 no. 3 bed unit which front onto Middle Glanmire Road. Pedestrian access will be via (I) A new opening within the existing stone faced wall to Middle Glanmire Road and (II) A new opening within the existing stone faced wall to the existing Ard Na Laoi estate road, with vehicular access also proposed via a new opening to the existing stone faced wall to the existing Ard Na Laoi estate road. The development includes site clearance works, the provision of 4 no. on site car parking spaces, provision of external bin storage, bicycle parking, the provision of open space/communal courtyards, drainage and all associated site development works.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to road safety hazards concerning the vehicular entrance, failure to meet minimum apartment standards for internal storage and private amenity space, and prematurity regarding unresolved storm water infrastructure on the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular access off a steep and bending portion of the Ardnalee estate road is considered inherently hazardous and detrimental to road safety.
- The proposal fails to meet the minimum requirements for internal storage and private amenity space (balconies) for several units as required by the Sustainable Urban Housing Guidelines.
- It is premature to grant permission without a definitive understanding and survey of the storm water holding tank located on-site, as its presence may necessitate significant design revisions.