Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to traffic safety hazards arising from the new access point, inadequate flood risk assessment in a vulnerable zone, and the excessive scale of the extension which was deemed out of character with the heritage context of Adare.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The creation of a new vehicular access onto the Abbey View Estate roadway would result in a traffic hazard and interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic in the vicinity.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate through a site-specific flood risk assessment that the development would not be at risk of flooding or increase flood risk elsewhere, given its location in a flood-prone area.
- The scale, height, and design of the proposed garage extension are considered excessive and would negatively impact the visual amenities and character of the Adare South area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TR O11Objective IU O8Objective DM O2
Decision Document Summary
The application (Ref: 24/60909) by Niall Mullane sought permission for a significant extension to an existing garage at Station Road, Blackabbey, Adare, incorporating two additional overhead doors and a new direct access to the Abbey View Estate. The Planning Authority refused the application on three main grounds: the new access point was deemed a traffic safety risk, the site's location in a flood zone was not adequately addressed with a site-specific assessment, and the overall scale of the s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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