22/305

Construction of 36 no. residential units comprising 14 no. 3 bed, 16 no. 2 bed and 6 no. 1 bed units in a mix of townhouse, apartment, simplex and duplex units on a site at a medium density of 33.1 units per hectare. The proposed scheme is located on a site to the rear of the existing Saint Patrick's Boys National School and is accessed off Cork Road, Gortnaclohy, Skibbereen, County Cork. The proposed development provides for a pedestrian crossing, car parking, bin storage, play areas, public lighting, landscaping, drainage, car parking, shared surfaces, rationalisation and improvements along the L9800, and all associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Traffic hazard and public safety concerns due to pedestrian and vehicular conflict on the adjoining public road.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed layout and increased traffic volumes would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard.
  • The development would generate serious conflict between pedestrians and vehicles on the adjoining public road.
  • The proposal is contrary to Policy Objective TM 12-8 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 and the proper planning of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

TM 12-8

Decision Document Summary

This application proposed the construction of 36 residential units located to the rear of Saint Patrick's Boys National School in Skibbereen, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the development primarily due to concerns regarding traffic safety and the potential for significant conflict between pedestrians and vehicles on the adjacent road network. The decision noted that the increased traffic volumes and site layout would be inconsistent with sustainable development and specific transport pol...
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