Core Planning Reasoning
While the Planning Authority initially refused permission due to a substandard access road, the Inspector recommended a grant, concluding that the proposed access road design meets DMURS standards (5.5m width) and can safely accommodate the cumulative traffic of 7 dwellings.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed access road design complies with DMURS and the 'Recommendations for Site Development Works for Housing Areas,' providing a 5.5m width that is adequate for the 7 dwellings using the entrance.
- The development is acceptable in principle as it supports the 'Key Village' growth targets for Union Hall and adheres to the zoning requirements of the County Development Plan.
- No significant impacts on the environment or European sites (such as Myross Wood SAC) are anticipated, and the proposed split-level house designs are sensitive to the High Value Landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028Objective DB-01Objective DB-02Objective WM 11-9Policy Objective WM 11-10Objective HE 16-21Objective GI 14-9
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a First Party appeal against West Cork County Council's decision to refuse permission for 3 detached dwellings on a 0.49ha site in Ardagh, Union Hall. The site is an elevated, steep, south-facing plot of grazing land overlooking Glandore Harbour. The Planning Authority's refusal centered on the belief that the internal access road was too narrow and substandard to cater for additional traffic. The Inspector disagreed, noting that while the road is currently unfinished hardco...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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