Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to traffic safety hazards, material contravention of a previous planning permission regarding open space, and negative visual impact resulting from the loss of amenity land and excessive site works.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The steep gradient of the proposed vehicular access onto a Regional Road would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety.
- The development would materially contravene the conditions of Permission Reg. No. 18/488 by encroaching on land specifically designated as open space for that development.
- The extensive cut and fill operations and retaining walls required would result in the loss of valuable public open space and cause significant visual intrusion, injuring the residential amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a detached dwelling and additional amenity space at Gleann Curraheen, Rosscarbery, Co. Cork. The site is situated on land previously designated as public open space under a prior planning grant (Reg. No. 18/488). The local authority refused the application because the proposed access onto the Regional Road is dangerously steep, the project would strip the existing development of essential green space, and the necessary engineering works to accommodate...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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