24/4440

Permission for the construction of 19 no. dwelling units and all associated ancillary development works including parking, footpaths, drainage and landscaping at Beechpark, Rathcormack (townland), Rathcormac, Co. Cork. The proposed development lies within the curtilage of Beech Park (The Old Rectory), Protected Structure RPS reference number 00331. The proposed dwelling houses will replace 19 no. units previously permitted under Cork County Council Ref. 21/5740 and 18/6561.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Material contravention of zoning objectives regarding Green Infrastructure and floodplains, inadequate pedestrian connectivity/road safety, and failure to meet minimum density requirements.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development encroaches on lands zoned as Green Infrastructure (RK-GC-05) situated within a floodplain, which are required to be kept free from development.
  • The proposed access onto the L1520 is deficient in pedestrian infrastructure, public lighting, and traffic calming, creating significant safety risks for road users.
  • The proposed density of under 9 units per hectare is significantly below the required 20-35 units per hectare for Medium B density lands, representing an inefficient use of zoned serviced land.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RK-GC-05HOU 4-7

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the construction of 19 dwelling units at Beechpark, Rathcormac, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the application on three primary grounds: the encroachment of the layout into a designated Green Infrastructure zone and floodplain (Objective RK-GC-05), the lack of safe pedestrian connectivity and traffic calming measures on the poorly aligned L1520 road, and a failure to achieve the minimum residential density required by Objective HOU 4-7. Collectively, these issues ...
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