Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment of the site resulting in inadequate infrastructure provision, insufficient private amenity space, and lack of parking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale of development on the site, including the house and ancillary structures, fails to demonstrate that adequate wastewater treatment and surface water drainage systems can be accommodated.
- The proposal provides an insufficient level of usable private amenity space for the residential property.
- The absence of parking within close proximity to the site undermines residential amenity and creates a public safety hazard by potentially obstructing road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the demolition of a dwelling house and the construction of a new development at Angelus, Crosshavenhill, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the proposal, citing overdevelopment of the constrained site. It was determined that the site could not adequately support the necessary wastewater and drainage infrastructure alongside the existing structures, while also failing to provide sufficient private open space and parking, thereby posing a risk...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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