Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission (reversing the appeal objection) because the proposal constitutes an acceptable form of residential infill development that aligns with the 'Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods' zoning objective and will not negatively impact the visual or residential amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of residential development is acceptable on this zoned and serviced site, involving the replacement of a vacant dwelling of no architectural significance with a more energy-efficient and dense housing scheme.
- The proposed design, modified through the further information process to reduce building height by 1.1m, ensures that the dwellings will not have an overbearing impact or cause significant overshadowing of the adjoining property to the east.
- The development represents an appropriate residential density of 19 units per hectare, which is consistent with national policy for compact growth in settlements and will not generate traffic volumes that constitute a hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning ZO 01 Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsSection 12.24 (Vision for sustainable residential development)Section 11.139 (Infill Development)Objective 3.9 (Infill Development)Objective 11.12 (Replacement Dwelling)
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a third-party appeal against the decision of Cork City Council to grant permission for the demolition of an existing farmhouse and outbuildings at Old Farm Farm House, Killeens, Cork, and the construction of two two-storey, four-bedroom dwellings. The site is located in a low-density suburban area adjacent to 'The Heights' estate. The appellants, residents of an adjoining property, raised concerns regarding the scale and character of the proposal, overshadowing, and traffic ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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