Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to traffic safety hazards arising from inadequate pedestrian infrastructure and poor site access, alongside a design layout that failed to integrate with the surrounding context.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The absence of footpaths and public lighting on the adjacent road would endanger pedestrian safety for future residents.
- The car-dominated backland design fails to respect the site context and would negatively impact the visual and residential amenities of the area.
- The proposed new access point would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on the existing road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
PL 3-1PL 3-3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of six residential units, comprising two single-storey townhouses and four two-storey dwellings at Rathgoggan South, Charleville, Co. Cork. The local authority refused permission because the site lacks the necessary pedestrian infrastructure, such as lighting and footpaths, to safely support the development. Furthermore, the layout was deemed an incongruous form of backland development that prioritized car usage over quality placemaking, failing to comply w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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