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Permission for retention of 2 no. playing pitches and 5 no. pre-fabricated structures consisting of 5 no. dressing rooms, associated showers, w.c's, kitchenette and stores and all associated ancillary site development works including boundary treatment, footpath, site services, landscaping and associated works.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommends the omission of the 10-year temporary limit (Condition 2), concluding that the playing pitches are compatible with the 'Public Open Space' zoning and have been in established use since 2012, making a time-limited permission unjustified under national planning guidelines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The playing pitches are acceptable in principle under the 'ZO 15' zoning objective of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028, which seeks to protect and provide for recreational uses.
  • The 10-year temporary permission (Condition 2) is considered unreasonable and unjustified as the pitches have been in operation since 2012 and do not adversely affect residential amenity or traffic.
  • In accordance with Section 7.5 of the Development Management Guidelines 2007, temporary permissions should generally not be applied to developments of a permanent nature that conform with the provisions of the development plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

ZO 15ZO 15.1ZO 15.2ZO 15.3ZO 15.4ZO 16ZO 16.1ZO 16.2Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028BG-T-03BG-0-04Section 7.5 Development Management Guidelines 2007

Decision Document Summary

The application seeks retention for two playing pitches and five prefabricated structures at Ballincollig AFC. The site is located north of Ballincollig in an area of archaeological potential near the former Murphy Barracks. Cork City Council issued a split decision, refusing the structures due to their location over a major 2400mm storm sewer, but granting a 10-year temporary permission for the pitches. The club appealed the 10-year restriction, citing the long history of the club and the need ...
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