Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling contravenes the site's 'Green Infrastructure' and 'Open Space' zoning, poses a risk to a protected structure, threatens local biodiversity, and is located within a flood risk zone.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is fundamentally incompatible with the site's land use zoning as 'Green Infrastructure' and 'Open Space', which is reserved for active recreational facilities and pedestrian amenities.
- The proposal fails to protect the special character of Kilnaglery Bridge (a protected structure) and incorrectly utilizes the outline permission process for a site potentially containing a protected structure.
- The application does not adequately address the adverse impacts on the site's ecological value and biodiversity, nor does it satisfy national and local flood risk management guidelines for development within a floodplain.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CL-GA-04ZU 18-2HE 16-14 (f)ZU 18-13BE 15-2GI 14-2WM 11-16
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline planning permission for a dwelling house at Kilnagleary, Carrigaline, Co. Cork. The site is located on lands specifically zoned for Green Infrastructure and Open Space under the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028. The Planning Authority refused the proposal because residential development would materially contravene these zoning objectives, potentially damage the integrity of the adjacent protected Kilnaglery Bridge, and cause significant harm to the local bio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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