Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to overdevelopment, negative impact on residential amenity, poor design/layout failing to protect natural features, and significant traffic safety hazards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment due to its excessive scale and height on an elevated site, which would negatively impact the privacy and amenities of existing residents.
- The design fails to integrate with the site's topography and natural features, resulting in a poor-quality residential environment that is contrary to the zoning objectives of the County Development Plan.
- The proposal creates a significant traffic hazard due to inadequate sight distances at the entrance and the unsuitability of the proposed zebra crossing on a busy regional road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Cavan County Development Plan 2014-2020Specific Objective 2HP1HP2HP3HP4HO1HO2HO3HO4HO5HO6HO7HO8HO11HO12HO13Paragraph 10.3Paragraph 10.3.1Paragraph 10.3.2
Decision Document Summary
Drysdale Developments Ltd sought permission to erect 18 semi-detached houses with attic accommodation on an elevated greenfield site at Tanderagee, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. The site fronts onto the R191 Regional Road. The application was refused because the scale and height of the dwellings were deemed to be overdevelopment that would overlook and overshadow neighboring properties. Additionally, the layout failed to respect the site's steep topography and mature trees, and the proposed access a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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