Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes over-development of a confined site in a rural area under significant urban influence, failing to meet residential design standards and posing significant traffic safety and drainage risks.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents over-development of a restricted site, characterized by excessive coverage and a lack of adequate open space and parking, which would set an undesirable precedent for the area.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed access would not create a traffic hazard or endanger public safety at the junction with the local road (L-4051) due to inadequate sightlines.
- In the absence of a comprehensive stormwater management plan or system, the proposal fails to comply with mandatory environmental and infrastructural requirements of the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-1 to 5-7Objective KCDP 5-19 to 5-22Objective KCDP 5-14Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Objective KCDP 5.4Section 1.5.4Section 1.5.4.2Section 1.5.4.4Section 11.5Section 13.2.4Objective 11-69Objective 13.21
Decision Document Summary
Eagle Peak Developments Ltd sought permission to demolish an existing dwelling at 'Palmgrove Lodge', Kenmare, and replace it with 8 semi-detached houses. The site is located in a rural area under significant urban influence, outside the development boundary of the Kenmare Municipal District Local Area Plan. The application was refused because the density and layout constituted over-development of a confined site, the proposed access posed a traffic hazard due to poor sightlines, and there was no...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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