21/6756

The demolition of an existing dwelling, and the construction of a family double-house arrangement comprising 1 no. two storey [3 bed] dwelling and 1 no. single storey [2 bed] dwelling, with 1 no. single storey home office/studio [elevated on posts], an inclined elevator domestic access system, reconfiguration of existing site access off High Road (L-3228), connection to public services, on-site surface water soakaways and all associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Traffic safety concerns due to inadequate vehicular access and insufficient sightlines for the proposed intensification of the site.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The existing vehicle access is poorly aligned and restricted, rendering it incapable of safely supporting the additional traffic generated by an extra dwelling.
  • The proposed sightlines in both directions are insufficient when considering the specific traffic volume and speed of vehicles passing the site on High Road.
  • The development fails to comply with Policy Objective TM3-3 of the County Development Plan 2014, which mandates that new vehicular accesses must meet appropriate visibility standards to ensure the safety of road users.

Cited Policies (CDP)

TM3-3

Decision Document Summary

The application proposed the demolition of an existing dwelling at 'Rooska', High Road, Ardbrack, Kinsale, to be replaced by a new residential development including an additional house. The site is located in a sensitive coastal residential area of Kinsale. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds of traffic safety, concluding that the restricted nature of the existing access and the lack of adequate sightlines could not accommodate the proposed intensification of use withou...
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