2140038
Permission for development at Dublin Pike and Ballyhooly Road, Ballincrokig, Cork. The proposed development will consist of phase 1 of the Ballincrokig Masterplan which will involve the construction of 96 no. residential units (14 no. 4-bed semi-detached dwellings, 52 no. 3-bed semi-detached dwellings, 6 no. 3-bed townhouses, 6 no. 2-bed townhouses, 7 no. 2-bed apartments, 7 no. 2-bed duplex apartments, 2 no. 1-bed apartments and 2 no. 1-bed duplex apartments), 1 no. crèche, associated car parking, landscaping and amenity areas, foul and storm water drainage, including attenuation, and all associated site development works which include a temporary construction access from the Ballyhooly Road. Permanent access to the site is to be from the L2980 (Dublin Pike) Road through the Coppenger Fields development immediately adjacent to the west (and currently under construction).
Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is consistent with the residential zoning objective (NE-R-15) and national planning policy, representing an acceptable quantum and density of development for an accessible outer suburban/greenfield location that will not seriously injure residential amenities or create a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of residential development is acceptable as the site is within an identified Urban Expansion Area (UEA) in the Cobh Municipal District Local Area Plan 2017.
- The proposed density of 31.27 units/ha is consistent with national and regional planning policy regarding efficient land usage for outer suburban/greenfield sites.
- The development is unlikely to result in a traffic hazard for existing residents of Coppenger Fields, and impacts on archaeology and the environment can be mitigated through the proposed layout and specific planning conditions.