Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes over-development on a restricted backland site with substandard access and represents uncoordinated, piecemeal development in the absence of a master plan for the wider zoned area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed access is considered substandard and inadequate to safely cater for the generated traffic, creating a hazard and obstruction for road users.
- The development represents uncoordinated and piecemeal development of backland area that lacks a necessary master plan to ensure the orderly development of the overall zoned lands.
- The project constitutes over-development of the site, resulting in a poor-quality residential environment and causing serious injury to the residential amenities of adjoining properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
M4 Built Up Area
Decision Document Summary
Velvet Investments Limited proposed the construction of one townhouse and five apartment units on a 0.072-hectare backland site located to the rear of existing buildings at Fairhill, Killarney. While the site is zoned M4 'Built Up Area', the planning authority refused permission because the development was deemed premature and piecemeal without a comprehensive master plan for the area. Furthermore, the council cited significant concerns regarding substandard access, traffic safety hazards, and t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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