22/6844

The construction of 96 no. dwelling houses, creche, local pumping station, new entrance from Church Street and all associated site development works. The proposed development consists of the construction of 7 no. 4-bed (8 person) detached houses, 14 no. 4-bed (7 person) semi-detached houses, 16 no. 3-bed (6 person) semi-detached houses, 8 no. 3-bed (5 person) semi-detached houses, 22 no. 3-bed (6 person) end of terrace houses, 12 no. 3-bed (5 person) end of terrace houses, 17 no. 2 bed mid terrace houses, creche for 52 children and 9 staff.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development is consistent with the residential zoning objective of the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028, provides for necessary housing within the settlement boundary of a Key Village, and integrates successfully with existing developments without causing significant injury to residential amenities or traffic safety.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is in accordance with the 'Residential' zoning for the area and supports the objective to provide 195 additional units in Cloyne during the plan period.
  • Proposed pedestrian linkages to the north are essential for urban permeability and connectivity, and they will not result in significant anti-social behavior or the loss of safe play areas for existing residents.
  • Technical concerns regarding drainage, flooding, and wastewater capacity have been resolved through Further Information and agreements with Uisce Éireann to upgrade local infrastructure.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028Section 3.7.1Objective CY-DB-01Objective CY-DB-02Specific Objective CY-R-03Section 12.7.10Table 12.6

Decision Document Summary

This report concerns a third-party appeal against the grant of permission for 96 residential units (76 dwellings and 20 apartments), a 52-child creche, and a pumping station on a 3.861 ha site in Commons West, Cloyne, Co. Cork. The site is a currently unmaintained greenfield area at the village's southern edge. Appellants from the adjacent Cloyne Meadows estate primarily objected to new pedestrian links cutting through their 'private' estate, fearing loss of privacy and security. The Inspector d...
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