Core Refusal Reason
Substandard access and parking arrangements combined with an incongruous design and layout that would negatively impact the residential character and traffic safety of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed access and on-site parking are substandard, creating traffic hazards and potential for unauthorized parking within the cul-de-sac.
- The design and site layout are considered incongruous within the existing residential curtilage and in relation to the nearby ESB substation.
- The development would be seriously injurious to the visual character and established pattern of the area, setting an undesirable precedent for similar future developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
PL 3-5TM 12-8TM 12-9ZU 18-9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the construction of a two-storey dwelling house within the side garden of an existing property at No. 11 The Walk, Macroom. The local authority refused the application primarily because the proposed parking and access arrangements were deemed insufficient, posing a risk to public safety through traffic hazards in the cul-de-sac. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the layout and design were inappropriate for the site context, particularly given the proximity t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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