Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its prematurity regarding future transport infrastructure (CMATS/Bus Connects) and its negative impact on the established building line and character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal is premature pending the determination of a road layout for the area by the planning or road authority, specifically regarding the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS) and Bus Connects Cork project.
- The garage's location forward of the established building line is out of character with the existing development pattern and would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the vicinity.
- The development would adversely impact the delivery of future infrastructure on the R608 and would seriously injure the amenities or depreciate the value of property in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TM 2-2 of the Cork County Development Plan 2014
Decision Document Summary
James and Natalie Donnelly sought permission for a single-storey domestic garage at The Willows, 2 West Village, Ballincollig. Cork City Council refused the application on two main grounds: first, that the development is premature as it could interfere with planned transport infrastructure under the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS) and Bus Connects; and second, that the proposed location forward of the established building line would be visually discordant, injurious to local am...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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