Core Refusal Reason
Material contravention of the Public Open Space zoning objective and adverse impact on the visual and residential amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal materially contravenes the Public Open Space zoning objective of the Cork City Development Plan 2015-2022, which prioritizes the protection and retention of land for recreational and amenity uses.
- The development is considered out of character with the area and would negatively impact the aesthetics and visual appeal of the adjoining open space, thereby injuring residential and visual amenities.
- The applicant has failed to demonstrate that the proposed development can provide for safe vehicular access and egress to and from the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Cork City Development Plan 2015-2022Public Open Space zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for a timber fence enclosure and a corrugated Perspex roofed carport located on a site opposite 4 St. James Place, Ballyhooly Road, St. Lukes, Cork. Cork City Council refused the application primarily because the site is zoned for Public Open Space, and the private car-port use materially contravenes the development plan's objectives. Furthermore, the structure was found to be visually detrimental to the character of the area and lacked evidence of saf...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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