21/6873

Permission for 31 No. two-storey dwellings including associated site services and site development works, together with new vehicular entrance from Church Road, and realignment, widening and upgrade works to existing ‘Ashgrove’ estate vehicular entrance roadway and pedestrian footpath.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommended a grant of permission for 25 dwellings (omitting 6 units originally proposed for the northern section) on the basis that the development is consistent with residential zoning, provides a sustainable density for a Key Village, and secures necessary pedestrian infrastructure via development contributions.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The principle of residential development is acceptable as the site is zoned 'Residential' and located within the settlement boundary of Aghada, a designated Key Village in the settlement hierarchy.
  • The omission of six units (1-6) and their associated northern entrance is warranted in the interest of traffic safety due to inadequate sightlines and the narrow, poorly aligned nature of Church Road.
  • The proposed development constitutes a planning gain for the community by facilitating the delivery of improved pedestrian connectivity and footpaths between the site and the village core, funded via special development contributions.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028Objective WG-DB-01Objective WG-R-02Section 3.8.4Table 4.1: Settlement Density Location GuideSection 47 of the Planning and Development Act 2000

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought the construction of 31 dwellings on a 3.6-hectare elevated site in Aghada, Co. Cork. The site context involves lands currently under grass, bordered by existing low-density housing, with access proposed from both the Ashgrove estate and Church Road. The Inspector addressed significant third-party concerns regarding traffic safety, road capacity, and density. A key argument in the report is the support for a 'split' approach: granting 25 units accessed through Ashgrove while r...
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