Core Planning Reasoning
The absence of a clear programme of stabilization works for the steep slope created between the driveway and the party boundary results in significant risk of ground instability and slippage, which is detrimental to the residential amenities and safety of the adjoining property.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The relocation of the driveway closer to the party boundary has caused significant alteration of site levels and created a high risk of slope collapse affecting the neighboring property.
- The application for retention fails to provide a definitive and satisfactory long-term solution for site stability, as it excludes necessary structural supports originally proposed.
- Granting permission for the works as constructed would create a situation of uncertainty that is detrimental to the amenities of the adjoining landowner and contrary to proper planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks retention permission for a newly constructed driveway, site entrance, and remediation works at a 0.3-hectare rural site in Currabeg, Ovens, County Cork. The site is characterized by a steep gradient falling to the north. While permission was originally granted for a driveway in the southeastern corner, the applicant constructed it along the western/southwestern party boundary, necessitating significant cutting into the slope. The Planning Authority granted retention but exc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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