24/4157

Permission for the modification and closure of the existing vehicular access serving Carrigmahon lodge to provide for pedestrian access only and the provision of a new internal access road and vehicular access on to the public road (L-2480-0) serving Carrigmahon Lodge and all associated ancillary development

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development is considered to be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, as it represents an ancillary improvement to an existing residential property that complies with zoning objectives for both residential and green infrastructure lands while providing a safer vehicular access point with superior sightlines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal effectively balances developmental needs with landscape preservation, ensuring the site remains predominantly open in character in line with Green Infrastructure objectives.
  • The new access road provides a significant traffic safety improvement over the existing acute-angled driveway entrance which has inadequate sightlines due to the bend on the road.
  • Potential negative impacts on biodiversity and heritage are successfully mitigated through the preservation of historic entrance features and a comprehensive compensatory planting scheme that results in a net gain of 177 native woodland trees.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028ZU 18-9 (Existing Residential/Mixed Residential and Other Uses)ZU 18-13 (Green Infrastructure)Objective PW-GC-05 (Open Space)Policy BE 15-8 (Trees and Woodlands)Policy HE 16-16 (Protection of Non-Structural Elements of Built Heritage)Policy HE 16-20 (Historic Landscapes)

Decision Document Summary

The application seeks permission for the modification of an existing vehicular access to provide pedestrian access only, and the construction of a new internal access road serving Carrigmahon Lodge in Monkstown, Co. Cork. The 0.1Ha site is located on lands with split zoning: 'Existing Residential' and 'Green Infrastructure'. Third-party appellants raised concerns regarding 'project splitting' related to a previously refused Strategic Housing Development (ABP 312651-22), loss of trees, and impact...
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