Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its excessive scale and poor design, which would negatively impact residential amenity through overlooking and overshadowing, provide inadequate private open space, and detract from the historical character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development, by virtue of its design, size, and scale, would result in a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of adjoining properties through overlooking and overshadowing.
- The proposal fails to provide an adequate level of private open space for both the existing and proposed dwellings, resulting in a substandard level of amenity.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent, detracting from the historical character and setting of the area and depreciating property values.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the demolition of a front boundary wall to create parking and the construction of a two-storey rear and side extension to create a separate dwelling unit at 54 McCurtain Villas, College Road, Cork. Cork City Council refused the application primarily because the scale and design of the new unit were deemed incompatible with the site's context. The development was found to negatively affect neighboring residential amenities via overlooking and overshadowing, w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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