Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inappropriate design and layout relative to the existing site and ESB substation, alongside inadequate parking and access arrangements that would create traffic hazards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design and site layout are considered incongruous with the existing residential character and the proximity to an ESB substation, representing an inappropriate form of development.
- The development would negatively impact the visual character and established pattern of the area, setting an undesirable precedent for similar future developments.
- Proposed access and on-site parking are substandard and would likely result in unauthorized parking and traffic hazards within the cul-de-sac, endangering public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
PL 3-5ZU 18-9TM 12-8TM 12-9
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a new two-storey dwelling house in the side garden of an existing property at No. 11 The Walk, Lios Na Fea, Macroom. The local authority refused the proposal on the grounds that the design and layout were incompatible with the surrounding residential context and the adjacent ESB substation. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the proposed parking and access arrangements were insufficient, which would lead to traffic congestion and safety ris...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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