Core Refusal Reason
The development provides sub-standard residential accommodation due to inadequate unit and room sizes and a lack of private amenity space, representing overdevelopment of the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing development fails to provide an acceptable standard of residential amenity for occupants due to sub-standard unit and room sizes.
- There is a significant lack of private amenity space provided for the dwelling.
- The retention of the development would result in the overdevelopment of the site and would seriously injure the residential amenities of occupants, contrary to the Cork City Development Plan 2015 and ministerial guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This planning application sought the retention of an existing end-terrace dwelling and associated site works at 101A Farranferris Avenue, Farranrea, Cork. Cork City Council refused the application on the grounds that the development provides a sub-standard level of residential amenity. The refusal was based on inadequate internal room sizes and a lack of private amenity space, which the council concluded would result in overdevelopment and a poor living environment for occupants, failing to meet...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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