Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission as the site is located on lands zoned for residential use within the development boundary of Cobh, and the proposed single-storey dwelling is considered appropriate in design and scale without negatively impacting traffic safety or the residential amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of a dwelling is acceptable under the zoning for 'Existing Residential/Mixed Residential and Other Uses' as per the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The revised single-storey design is appropriate for the urban setting and will not result in significant traffic congestion or safety concerns within the existing cul-de-sac.
- The applicant has provided sufficient documentation regarding ownership and rights of way for the purpose of the planning application, and no significant environmental impacts (EIA or AA) are anticipated.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ZU 18-9: Existing Residential/Mixed Residential and Other usesHE 16-21: Design and Landscaping of New BuildingsTM 12-8: Traffic/Mobility Management and Road SafetyTM 12-9: ParkingWM 11-10: Surface Water, SuDs, and Water Sensitive Urban DesignBE 15-6: Biodiversity and New Development
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a single-storey house (reduced from a storey-and-a-half following a further information request) on a 0.1ha plot at the terminus of a cul-de-sac in the Ballywilliam Estate, Cobh. The site context is a residential infill plot with mature boundaries. Key arguments addressed in the report include third-party objections regarding rights of way over a green area, traffic congestion, and procedural issues. The Inspector concluded that the additional traffic fr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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