Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to significant traffic safety hazards arising from poor road alignment and restricted sightlines, alongside negative visual impacts on the 'Town Greenbelt' caused by the removal of mature hedgerows and inappropriate building design.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular access is considered unsafe due to the site's elevated nature, restricted sightlines in both directions, and the potential for new traffic movements to interfere with the free flow of traffic on a busy, poorly aligned local road.
- The removal of mature roadside boundaries and hedgerows within a 'Town Greenbelt' area would seriously injure the visual amenities of the landscape and contravene biodiversity and landscaping policies.
- The scale, bulk, and design of the proposed two-storey dwelling fail to adhere to the Rural Design Guide and are considered out of character with the surrounding rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-9RP 5-22BE 15-6
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a two-storey dwelling house, entrance, and septic tank system at Rathnacally, Ballyhea, Charleville, Co. Cork. The site is located within 'Town Greenbelt' lands and is situated on an elevated plot relative to the L1307 local primary road. The Planning Authority refused the proposal because the necessary removal of mature hedgerows to facilitate access would damage the area's visual character, and the resulting vehicular entrance would constitute a traffic h...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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