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is sought by Creanross Limited for the construction of 27 No. 2 storey semi-detached and terraced housing units together with proposed boundary treatments, landscaping and all associated site development works. The proposed road network and necessary services to connect to existing residential development known as Mallfield (Planning permission ref 02/1058) at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to address road safety concerns and demonstrate adequate sightlines at the interface between the proposed development and the existing Mallfield estate, specifically regarding the impact on house No. 48.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to address critical concerns raised in the Road Safety Audit regarding the potential impact on existing residential property and overall road safety at the site interface.
  • It was not demonstrated that the proposed access point and boundary wall removal would maintain necessary sightlines for vehicles exiting house No. 48 Mallfield, creating a potential traffic hazard.
  • The proposed development would likely result in conflicts between pedestrian and traffic movements, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy 6IPolicy 6KPolicy 6GSection 13.20Section 6.13.1.1Section 5.4.1 of DMURSSO1DEVO1.1ACAO1.1

Decision Document Summary

Creanross Limited proposed a residential development of 30 units (revised from 27) as an extension to the existing Mallfield housing scheme in Grenan, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. The site is a greenfield area located near the Mill Street Architectural Conservation Area and the River Nore SAC. Although the applicant provided further information on various planning matters, the local authority refused permission primarily due to unresolved road safety issues. The developer failed to prove that the n...
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