Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the excessive scale and inappropriate design of the rear extension, which would negatively impact the character of the Protected Structure, the surrounding Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), and the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed four-storey rear extension is excessive in height and scale, dominating the original dwelling and failing to respect the historic terraced character of the area.
- The development would result in an unacceptable loss of historic fabric and plan form of a Protected Structure, further exacerbated by an inadequate Architectural Impact Assessment.
- The proposal would significantly harm the residential amenity of adjacent occupants through loss of light and increased overlooking from proposed balconies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Paragraph 16.49Paragraph 16.72Objective 9.24Objective 9.25
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission to extend and convert a Protected Structure at 40 Cove Street, Cork, into four apartments. Cork City Council refused the application primarily because the proposed four-storey rear extension was deemed visually dominant and out of character with the historic setting. Furthermore, the council found that the works would cause an unjustified loss of the building's special architectural interest and would negatively impact the daylight and privacy of neighboring res...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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