2241091
Permission for change of use of ground floor bar to residential 2 bedroom apartment, to demolish old rear extensions and outbuildings, new attic conversion to a 2 bedroom apartment including dormers, all renovations and elevation alterations to existing building, to construct a new 3 storey extension to the side of the existing building on Cattle Market Avenue to include ground floor 1 bedroom apartment and a 2 bedroom duplex apartment, to construct a 2 storey extension to the side of the existing building on Wolf Tone Street to include 2 no. ground floor 1 bedroom apartments and 2 no. first floor 1 bedroom apartments and all associated ancillary site development works at Roisn Dubh Bar, 15 Cattle Market Avenue, Cork. 4 no. 2 bedroom apartments, 5 no. 1 bed apartments to be provided. Total of 9 no. apartments.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development, by virtue of its height, design, and the restricted nature of the site, fails to respect the character of the area and would negatively impact both visual and residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the height, design, and contextual relationship of the proposed extensions would not seriously injure the visual amenities of the area.
- The proposal would fail to provide adequate residential amenity for future residents and would negatively impact the amenity of adjoining properties.
- The development is contrary to Objective 16.9 of the Cork City Development Plan, which mandates sustainable, high-quality residential spaces that ensure amenity, safety, and convenience.