24/4913

Permission for retention of a permanent hard-core surfaced yard and entrance ramp for the purpose of commercial storage of articulated truck trailers. Permission to erect a new 2.4m high palisade fence to the northern and eastern perimeter and part of the western perimeter of the site and new 10m wide sliding entrance gate, and all associated site works at our existing facility

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Insufficient information regarding traffic impacts and surface water drainage, leading to potential adverse effects on local infrastructure and protected Natura 2000 sites.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide necessary data on traffic generation, making it impossible to assess the impact on local roads and active travel infrastructure.
  • The absence of surface water disposal and drainage details prevents a proper assessment of potential adverse impacts on the Cork Harbour SPA and Great Island SAC.
  • The proposal materially contravenes policy objective BE 15-2 of the Cork County Development Plan (2022) and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

BE 15-2

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for the retention of a permanent hard-core surfaced yard and entrance ramp at Springhill Business Park, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the application due to a lack of critical technical information. Specifically, the applicant failed to demonstrate that the development would not negatively impact local traffic and active travel infrastructure. Furthermore, the lack of drainage details meant the authority could not rule out adverse effe...
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