22/4177

Planning permission for the construction of 25 no. dwelling units, 10 no. 4 bed detached units, 6 no. 3 bed semi-detached units, 9 no. 2 bed terraced units, provision of access road, walkways, green areas, children’s playground and all associated site works at Glanduff, Kilbrittain, Co.Cork. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. The Natura Impact Statement will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the office of the planning authority.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to traffic safety hazards, excessive scale relative to the village character, and poor urban design quality.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard at the junction of the L-6105 and R-603-85 due to restricted sight distances and an inadequate road network.
  • The development's scale and urban form are out of character with Kilbrittain village and materially contravene Objective GO-01 (b) of the Bandon/Kinsale Municipal District Local Area Plan 2017.
  • The layout is considered poor quality, featuring unusable open spaces and a lack of integration with community facilities, which would negatively impact the residential amenities of future occupants.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective GO-01 (b) of the Bandon Kinsale Municipal District Local Area Plan 2017

Decision Document Summary

This planning application proposed the construction of 25 dwelling units at Glanduff, Kilbrittain, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the development on the grounds that the existing road infrastructure and specific junctions could not safely accommodate the increased traffic. Additionally, the scheme was deemed to be of an inappropriate scale and density for the village setting, failing to meet local planning objectives regarding character and design quality, while also posing significant di...
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