Core Refusal Reason
The proposed vehicular entrance and driveway would negatively impact the character of the Architectural Conservation Area (A.C.A.) and contravene specific development plan policies regarding residential entrances.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would contravene Objectives 9.29, 9.30, and 9.32 of the Development Plan regarding the protection of Architectural Conservation Areas.
- The creation of a residential vehicular entrance at this location is contrary to Paragraph 16.73 of the Cork City Development Plan 2015-2021.
- The development would negatively impact the special character of the streetscape and set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 9.29Objective 9.30Objective 9.32Paragraph 16.73 of the Cork City Development Plan 2015-2021
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the construction of a gravel driveway and the reinstatement of a front boundary wall with a new gate at 3 Mount Saint Joseph's View, Magazine Road, Cork. Cork City Council refused the application primarily because the site is located within the U.C.C./College Road/Magazine Road Architectural Conservation Area. The planning authority determined that the proposed vehicular entrance would contravene specific conservation objectives and development plan policie...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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