Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended granting permission, overturning the Council's refusal, on the basis that the proposed access would be safe and acceptable once existing on-street parking bays (which must be removed to facilitate a previously permitted development opposite) are cleared, aligning with the established residential pattern of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of on-street parking bays opposite the site is an inevitable consequence of a prior grant of permission at No. 60 McCurtain Villas, which will resolve the technical concerns regarding vehicular turning manoeuvres and sightlines for the subject application.
- The proposed development is consistent with the existing character and pattern of development on the street, where approximately 45% of homes already have off-street parking access.
- Subject to conditions regarding entrance width, inward-opening gates, and permeable surfacing, the proposal will not negatively impact traffic safety or the visual and residential amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ZO 01 - Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsSection 11.145 - Residential Entrances and Front Gardens
Decision Document Summary
This appeal relates to a proposal for a new vehicular entrance, gates, and partial boundary demolition at 10 McCurtain Villas, Cork. Cork City Council initially refused permission due to the narrow road geometry and potential traffic hazards caused by existing on-street parking. The Inspector's assessment highlights a significant precedent: the Council recently granted permission for a similar driveway at No. 60, directly opposite the site. The Inspector argues that the Council's refusal was inc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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