Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment of a restricted site due to excessive scale, bulk, and site coverage, resulting in negative impacts on character and residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of a small, restricted site by reason of its scale, design, bulk, and site coverage.
- The extensions would be out of character with the host property and the established pattern of development in the surrounding area.
- The proposal would seriously injure the amenities of the area and adjoining properties, making it contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Marie O Donovan, sought permission for alterations and the addition of single and two-storey extensions to the rear of an existing dwelling at 45 O'Connell Avenue, Turners Cross, Cork. Cork City Council refused the application, citing that the proposed works represent overdevelopment of a restricted site. The planning authority determined that the scale and bulk of the development would be out of character with the local environment and would cause significant injury to the reside...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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