21/7004

The construction of a new rugby sports grounds consisting of (1) three full size playing pitches with floodlighting, (2) one smaller sized training pitch with floodlighting, (3) clubhouse, (4) car park and access roads with public lighting, (5) surround walkway with lighting, (6) private on-site waste water treatment system, (7) storm water soak-pits, (8) entrance, (9) terraced viewing areas, (10) ball-stop netting and (11) all associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to significant traffic safety hazards at a national road junction, inadequate local road capacity, negative impacts on residential amenity, and conflict with greenbelt and biodiversity protection policies.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard due to restricted sight distances at the N73 junction and the insufficient capacity of the local secondary road (LS5322) to handle the generated traffic volume.
  • The scale and nature of the sports grounds would negatively impact the residential amenities and property values of neighboring homes while eroding the rural character and greenbelt status of the area.
  • The project would result in the loss of significant hedgerows and trees, contravening biodiversity objectives and failing to provide adequate connectivity or accessibility to the nearby town of Mallow.

Cited Policies (CDP)

TM 3-1 (e)RCI 5-8SC 5-3SC 5-6 (ii)HE 4-6 (d)GI 6-1 (d)HE 2-3

Decision Document Summary

This application proposed the construction of a new rugby sports complex consisting of three full-size pitches and a clubhouse at Mountnagle, Mallow, Co. Cork. The site is situated in a rural greenbelt area accessed via a local secondary road near the N73. The Planning Authority refused the proposal on five grounds, primarily citing traffic safety risks at a strategic road junction, the inadequacy of the local road network, and the detrimental impact on the rural character and residential amenit...
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