Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission because the site is located on residentially zoned land within an urban development boundary, and the proposed single-storey dwelling respects the pattern of development in the area without negatively impacting residential amenity, traffic safety, or public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is acceptable in principle as the subject site is located within the settlement boundary of Glounthaune on appropriately zoned lands.
- The design and scale of the single-storey dwelling, featuring a site coverage of c. 22%, is not considered overdevelopment and adequately protects the residential amenities of adjacent properties.
- Technical issues related to traffic safety and wastewater treatment have been resolved, with 70-metre sightlines achievable and the proposed treatment system meeting EPA Code of Practice standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028Objective ZU 18-9Existing Residential/Mixed Residential and Other Uses zoning
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a 164sqm single-storey, 2-bedroom dwelling and a proprietary wastewater treatment system on a 0.073-hectare corner site at Windsor Hill, Glounthaune, Co. Cork. The site context is characterized by a high density of residential properties and sits within the 'Existing Residential/Mixed Residential and Other Uses' zone of the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028. Third-party appellants argued that the project represented overdevelopment of a restricted s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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