Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends a grant of permission, concluding that the development is on residentially zoned land and, subject to compliance with conditions, will not seriously injure the residential amenities of the area or create a traffic safety hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is acceptable in principle because it is situated on lands zoned for residential use within the defined settlement boundary of Monkstown.
- Concerns regarding traffic hazard and sight distances are sufficiently mitigated by applying DMURS criteria for minor roads, as the development utilizes an existing access point on a road with low traffic volumes.
- The scale and design of the two-storey dwelling, coupled with recommended landscaping and window design conditions, ensure that no significant overlooking, overshadowing, or visual amenity impacts will occur.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy objective ZU 18-9Section 18.3Section 18.3.3Section 18.3.6Objective GI 14-9Objective GI 14-10
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a proposal for a new two-storey dwelling to the rear of an existing house at Scotchman's Road, Monkstown, Co. Cork. The 0.14 ha net site occupies an elevated position overlooking Cork Harbour within a 'High Value Landscape' area. The Planning Authority initially granted permission, which was appealed by both the applicant (regarding specific conditions) and third parties (regarding traffic safety and residential amenity). Third-party concerns centered on inadequate sightline...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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