Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to substandard residential amenity for future occupants, negative impact on the Architectural Conservation Area, and overdevelopment of a restricted site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling provides substandard internal layout and private amenity space, while the roof terrace would negatively impact the Blackrock Architectural Conservation Area and neighbouring residential amenity.
- The proximity to an adjoining public house's beer garden and fire escape route would result in an unacceptable level of residential amenity for future occupants.
- The scale and site coverage constitute overdevelopment of a restricted site, which is out of character with the surrounding area and injurious to the amenities of adjoining properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the demolition of existing storage sheds and the construction of a new dwelling at Glandore Avenue, Blackrock Road, Cork. The site is located within the Blackrock Architectural Conservation Area and adjacent to a public house. Cork City Council refused the application on the grounds that the proposal represented overdevelopment of a restricted site and would provide a substandard level of residential amenity for future occupants due to its layout and proxim...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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