215069

Construction of one two-storey dwelling complete with attached double garage and annex which is to be utilised as a separate dwelling ancillary to the main dwelling, all associated site works including installation of septic tank and percolation area and access road to the dwelling(s) utilising existing domestic and field access.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to encroachment on educational zoned land, prematurity regarding the NM20 road scheme, traffic safety hazards on a national primary road, poor design/layout, and public health risks from wastewater disposal.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would encroach upon land zoned for educational use and is premature pending the route determination of the NM20 Cork to Limerick Road Improvement Scheme.
  • The intensification of an access point onto the N20 national primary road would create a traffic hazard and interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic.
  • The proposal constitutes disorderly piecemeal development with an inappropriate design and would be prejudicial to public health due to the excessive concentration of septic tank systems in an area without public sewerage.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective C-01Objective DB-01TM 3:1 (a)TM 3:1 (b)HE 4-6(a)Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines 2012

Decision Document Summary

This application proposed the construction of a two-storey dwelling and attached double garage at Ballybeg, New Twopothouse, Mallow, Co. Cork. The site is situated adjacent to the N20 national primary road and overlaps with land zoned for educational purposes in the Local Area Plan. The Planning Authority refused permission because the development would compromise future educational and strategic road infrastructure (NM20), create a traffic hazard on a national route, fail to respect the local c...
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