Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended granting permission, concluding that the proposed infill development provides appropriate residential density in a village center, complies with National Planning Framework objectives for compact growth, and satisfies Special Planning Policy Requirement 2 (SPPR2) regarding unit mix.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development aligns with the 'NC' zoning objective to provide for mixed-use neighbourhood centre facilities and promotes sustainable infill development near public transport.
- The proposed height and massing are considered acceptable in the context of existing higher-density developments in the immediate vicinity, such as 'The Bridge', and do not result in undue overbearing or overlooking.
- The planning authority's concern regarding unit mix is mitigated by the application of SPPR2 of the Sustainable Urban Housing Guidelines, which allows flexibility for small-scale infill and refurbishment schemes of up to nine units.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy UD1Section 8.1.1.1Section 8.2.3Table 8.2.3Table 8.2.4Section 8.2.4.12Appendix 9Appendix 16 Section 3.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal at the Core Credit Union site in Shankill involves converting an existing upper-floor office/storage area into two apartments and constructing a new part 2/part 3-storey block containing five additional units over an undercroft. The site is a prominent corner location at the junction of Lower Road and the R119. Although the Planning Authority initially refused the application due to concerns over massing, overbearing impact on adjacent cottages, and an inappropriate mix of unit type...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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