215518
The construction of a residential development of 56 no. units which will consist of the following: - 12 no. 3-bed semi-detached, 14 no. 3-bed end-terrace, 5 no. 3-bed mid-terrace and 9no. 2-bed mid terrace 2-storey dwelling houses along with 16 no. 1-bed maisonettes. Access to the proposed development is to be provided via the existing road serving the adjoining Brindle Hill residential development. Planning permission is also sought for connection to all necessary public services, secure bicycle parking and bin storage, associated landscaping and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.
Core Refusal Reason
The development is premature as it is located within the study area of the NM20 Cork to Limerick Road Improvement Scheme and fails to demonstrate safety impacts on the national road network.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located within the study area of the NM20 Cork to Limerick Road Improvement Scheme, making it premature and a risk to the reservation of future road corridors.
- The application contravenes Cork County Development Plan policy TM 3-1, which seeks to protect the national road network from inappropriate development that could compromise future schemes.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposal would not negatively impact the safety and operational efficiency of the national road network during both construction and operational phases.