2140462

Permission for the construction of 1 no. additional 2 storey detached dwelling house at the existing 'Glashaboy View' housing development currently under construction (granted under Planning Ref: 20/39403), to be serviced by existing site entrance, access road and site services permitted under Planning Ref: 20/39403, and all associated site works including 2 no. car parking spaces, new landscaping and boundary treatments.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The Inspector recommends a grant of permission, overturning the Planning Authority's refusal, on the basis that the proposed landscaping scheme provides suitable mitigation for the loss of the field boundary and the development is consistent with the established residential character and zoning of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed landscaping scheme provides a suitable replacement for the trees and hedgerow lost to storm damage and will effectively screen the proposed retaining walls.
  • The form and design of the additional dwelling are consistent with the existing houses in the estate and will not adversely impact the residential or visual amenities of the area.
  • The development is compatible with the residential zoning of the site and will not impact the adjacent woodland, provided appropriate boundary fencing and root protection measures are implemented.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028Objective 6.5 (Trees & Urban Woodland)Objective 6.9 (Landscape)Objective 10.98 (Protection of Natural Landscape)Section 6.69Section 11.74Cobh Municipal District Local Area Plan 2017Objective GM R-04Objective GM-O-01Cork County Development Plan 2014Policy G.I. 6 - 1

Decision Document Summary

The application seeks permission for a single 2-storey detached house on a 0.04 ha site within the 'Glashaboy View' estate in Glanmire. The Planning Authority initially refused permission, arguing that the development necessitated the removal of an established field boundary which was required to be retained under previous permissions to protect a 'high-value landscape.' The Inspector's assessment found that the majority of the original boundary had already been removed due to storm damage and h...
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