Core Refusal Reason
The proposed commercial yoga studio in a residential rear garden is contrary to zoning objectives and would negatively impact residential amenity through noise, activity, and lack of parking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal introduces a commercial use into an established residential rear garden, which conflicts with the zoning objective to protect and provide for residential uses.
- The development fails to meet the criteria for home-based economic activities under Objective 3.16, as its scale and nature are incompatible with the residential area.
- The use would be seriously injurious to the amenities of neighboring properties due to increased noise, activity levels, and a lack of adequate parking provision.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ZO 3 'Residential, Local Services and Institutional Uses'Objective 3.16City Development Plan 2015-2021
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the construction of a single-storey building to be used as a yoga studio in the rear garden of 132 Lower Friars Walk, Ballyphehane, Cork City. Cork City Council refused the application on the grounds that the commercial nature of the development is inconsistent with the residential zoning (Objective ZO 3) and does not qualify as a home-based economic activity under Objective 3.16. Furthermore, the council determined that the proposal would negatively impact...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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