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Permission is sought for a private residential development consisting of 3 no. new dwelling houses and one existing dwelling house along with all associated ancillary development works including widened vehicular access from public road, new private access road, drainage landscaping, new site curtilage of existing dwelling, and associated site work.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The Planning Authority initially refused permission due to insufficient sightlines for right-turning vehicles at the entrance, creating a traffic hazard. However, the Inspector recommends granting permission, concluding that these visibility issues can be resolved by relocating road signage and a redundant utility pole via planning conditions.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The principle of residential development is acceptable under the Z0 01 zoning, and the proposed density of 6.4 units per hectare is appropriate for this suburban infill site.
  • Road safety and sightline concerns can be successfully mitigated through the relocation of existing road signage and the removal or relocation of a redundant utility pole at the applicant's expense.
  • The proposed design, landscaping, and drainage arrangements (incorporating SuDS) are satisfactory and will not adversely affect the residential amenities of the area or the character of the neighborhood.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Z0 01 - Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsParagraph ZO 1.1Paragraph ZO 1.2Strategic Objective 01 - Compact Liveable GrowthSection 3.45 - Adaptation of Existing Homes, Infill DevelopmentSection 11.66 - Place Making and Quality DesignSection 11.139 - Adaptation of existing housing and re-using upper floorsObjective 11.3 - Housing Quality and StandardsObjective 11.5 - Private Amenity Space for HousesTable 11.2 - Density and Building Heights

Decision Document Summary

This proposal involves the development of three new 4-bedroom houses and the retention of one existing dwelling on a 0.467-hectare site at Moneygourney, Douglas, Cork. The site currently forms part of the front garden of a large detached house in a suburban area characterized by ribbon development. Cork City Council refused permission primarily due to traffic hazard concerns, citing restricted forward visibility for vehicles turning right into the site from the north. The Inspector, however, det...
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