2240799

Permission for the demolition and removal of existing structures and the construction of a residential development up to 5-storeys in height comprising 23 no. apartments (which will include 22 no. 1-bed and 1 no. 2-bed apartments) and all ancillary site development works including access, plant, bike/bin storage and amenity areas (including 2 no. roof terraces).

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development fails to meet the required unit mix for city center apartment schemes and provides substandard communal open space, contrary to the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 and national design standards.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed unit mix, which consists almost entirely of one-bedroom units, does not comply with the dwelling mix target ranges set out in Tables 11.3 and 11.5 of the current Development Plan.
  • The proposed communal open space arrangements are inadequately clarified and the identified spaces would offer a poor standard of residential amenity for future occupants.
  • While the overall building form and height are considered acceptable for this urban infill site, the failure to meet apartment design standards regarding mix, amenity space, and daylight assessment warrants a refusal of permission.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective 16.9Objective 9.28Objective 9.29Objective 9.30Objective 9.32Land Use Zoning ZO 01Section 12.24Objective 8.23Objective 8.24Table 11.2Table 11.3Table 11.5

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the demolition of a derelict two-storey industrial building and the construction of a residential development up to five storeys in height, comprising 23 apartments (originally 22 one-bed and 1 two-bed units) at the junction of York Street and Wellington Road, Cork. The site is situated within the Wellington Road/St. Luke's Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and is adjacent to several Protected Structures. Although the Cork City Council Planning Authority refused the app...
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