Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development represents overdevelopment of a constrained site, resulting in substandard open space provision and inadequate parking, which would negatively impact residential amenity and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would result in excessive density and a poor residential environment due to the limited size and configuration of private and public open space.
- The development fails to provide adequate parking provision to meet generated demand, which, combined with the proposed access layout, presents significant traffic safety concerns.
- The proposal conflicts with specific objectives for Drangan and general development standards set out in the South Tipperary County Development Plan 2009 (as varied).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective GO 1Policy SS3Policy SC4Section 10.11.3Table 10.3Policy TI9Section 10.9.2Policy DM1
Decision Document Summary
Michael and Mary Maher sought permission for a detached dwelling in Drangan, Co. Tipperary, intended as a seventh unit on a site where six dwellings were previously authorized under planning reference 201147. The subject site is zoned for Village Centre use and currently contains foundations for seven houses, though the seventh was previously omitted by condition to provide necessary open space. Tipperary County Council refused the application because the additional unit would lead to overdevelo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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