Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would facilitate and consolidate an unauthorised second dwelling unit on the site, arising from material changes to a previously permitted granny flat that lack planning permission.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Material changes have occurred to the previously permitted granny flat unit without the benefit of planning permission, and these changes do not constitute exempted development.
- The proposed development would facilitate and consolidate the unauthorised development of a second dwelling unit on the site.
- The proposal materially contravenes a previous planning grant (reference 04/28925) and the provisions of the Cork City Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Rory Bevan sought permission for a single-storey porch extension and the retention of red brick facades at Woodleigh, Glasheen Road, Cork. The application was refused by Cork City Council because the site contains an unauthorised second dwelling unit resulting from unpermitted material changes to a granny flat previously approved under reference 04/28925. The Planning Authority determined that granting the current application would consolidate this unauthorised development, thereby contravening ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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