Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to poor design and an inappropriate contextual relationship with the site, which would negatively impact the visual and residential amenities of the surrounding area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site constraints, particularly its limited width and close proximity to existing dwellings, render the proposed design unsuitable for the location.
- The development exhibits poor design and an inappropriate contextual relationship with adjoining properties and their boundaries.
- The proposal would seriously injure the visual amenities of the area and the residential amenities of neighboring properties, thus failing to comply with proper planning and sustainable development standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, William O Connor Jnr, sought permission for the demolition of an existing garage and utility area to facilitate the construction of a new one-and-a-half-storey dormer dwelling at Ballylean, Hartlands Avenue, Glasheen Road, Cork. Cork City Council refused the application on the grounds that the proposed development represented poor design and an inappropriate contextual relationship with the constrained site. The planning authority determined that the proximity to boundaries and th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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