22/38

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 resulting increase in 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 fails to comply with Policy Objective TM 3-3 of the Cork County Development Plan 2014 and is contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

TM 3-3

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought the construction of 36 residential units, including 14 three-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom dwellings, on a site located to the rear of Saint Patrick's Boys National School in Skibbereen, Co. Cork. The application was refused by the local authority due to significant concerns regarding the impact of increased traffic on public safety. It was concluded that the development's layout would lead to dangerous levels of conflict between pedestrians and vehicles on the local road networ...
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