2241547

Permission for the following; (a) Construction of 5 no. dwelling houses, (B) Proposed entrance from Sunset Place, (C) Proposed pedestrian crossing at The Lawn/Sunset Place, (D) Proposed bus stop and set-down area at current bus stop, (E) Associated site works, (F) Demolition of existing structures (previously used as a shop) all on a site of 0.12 Ha. All works to be carried out at...

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The development is considered premature pending essential capacity upgrades to the Killeens Waste Water Treatment Plant, which is currently operating at 150% of its capacity, and would provide a poor standard of residential amenity for future occupiers.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development is premature pending future capacity upgrades at the Killeens Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP), which is currently overloaded and non-compliant with emission limit values.
  • Potential adverse effects on the conservation objectives of the Cork Harbour SPA cannot be ruled out due to the hydrological connection and the excess loading of the WWTP.
  • The siting of the dwellings in close proximity to the pavement edge and a public bus stop, without adequate defensible space, would result in a poor standard of amenity for future residents regarding privacy and noise.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Zone ZO 1: Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsObjective 2.31: Compact GrowthObjective 2.32: Housing SupplyObjective 3.3: New Housing SupplyObjective 3.4: Compact GrowthObjective 3.5: Residential DensityObjective 3.6: Housing MixObjective 3.9: Adaptation of Existing Homes, Infill Development, and Conversion of Upper FloorsObjective 4.1: Cork Metropolitan Area Transport StrategyObjective 4.4: Active TravelObjective 4.5: PermeabilityObjective 9.1: Irish WaterObjective 9.2: Waste WaterObjective 9.3: SUDSObjective 9.5: DischargingObjective 9.7: Water QualitySection 10.344: Vision for KilleensObjective 10.96: Hinterland SettlementsObjective 11.1: Sustainable Residential DevelopmentObjective 11.3: Housing Quality and StandardsObjective 11.4: Daylight, Sunlight and OvershadowingObjective 11.5: Private Amenity SpaceSection 11.67: Design QualitySection 11.69: Residential DensitySection 11.91: Quantitative StandardsSection 11.100: Separation, Overlooking and OverbearanceSection 11.112: Public Open Space in Housing DevelopmentsSection 11.139: Infill DevelopmentSection 11.234: Car and Bicycle Parking

Decision Document Summary

Stillwater Investments Limited seeks permission for 5 terraced houses on a 0.12-hectare site at the junction of The Lawn and Sunset Place in Killeens, Co. Cork. The site is currently vacant following the demolition of a derelict cottage. While the Planning Authority originally granted permission, Inland Fisheries Ireland appealed the decision based on the severe lack of capacity at the local Waste Water Treatment Plant. The Inspector found that the Killeens WWTP, with a 600PE capacity, is curren...
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