Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inappropriate back-land development that would negatively impact residential amenity, traffic safety hazards arising from poor sightlines and lack of pedestrian infrastructure, and encroachment on a previously permitted development site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development constitutes back-land construction that is out of character with the existing residential density and would result in a loss of privacy for neighboring properties.
- The shared entrance and local road network are inadequate to handle increased traffic due to poor sightlines and a total lack of footpaths or public lighting for pedestrian safety.
- The proposed layout encroaches upon the site of a previously granted planning permission (Reg. No. 21/5568), depriving that development of necessary curtilage and amenity space.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a residential development comprising townhouses at Rathgoggin South, Charleville, Co. Cork, situated within the curtilage of an existing dwelling. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the back-land nature of the project would injure the amenities of the area through over-intensification and loss of privacy. Additionally, the site was deemed unsuitable for further development due to traffic safety concerns on a poorly aligned...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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