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Phase 2 of the Móin Na Rí housing scheme and a modification to the permission granted under Reg. Ref: 06/11967 (which was extended under Reg. Refs: 12/6492 and 17/7224). The development will involve the construction of 49no. residential units (24no 3 bed semi-detached dwellings, 10no 4 bed semi-detached dwellings, 9no 4 bed detached dwellings, 6no 2 bed terrace dwellings and 2no detached garages), associated car parking, landscaping and amenity areas, foul and storm water drainage, including attenuation, and all associated site, boundary treatment and development works.
Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is recommended for grant as it is consistent with the National Planning Framework and the Cork County Development Plan 2014, providing sustainable residential growth on zoned lands within the Kilworth settlement boundary without causing significant injury to residential amenities or traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within the settlement boundary of Kilworth, a designated 'Key Village', and the principle of residential development is acceptable under the growth strategy of the Fermoy MD Local Area Plan.
- The proposed density of 19.6 units per hectare and the housing mix are appropriate for the village-edge context and provide a sustainable extension to the existing Phase 1 residential estate.
- Subject to conditions requiring a reduced internal road width and the modification of the southern boundary to a pedestrian-only access, the development will not result in traffic hazards or detrimentally affect visual or residential amenities.