Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its adverse impact on the character of a designated Architectural Conservation Area and the provision of substandard residential amenity for future occupants.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposal would not have an adverse impact on the historic character of the Coburg Street and Saint Patrick’s Hill Architectural Conservation Area.
- The development provides an unacceptable standard of residential accommodation due to the absence of private amenity space for ground floor units and poor orientation towards a heavily trafficked street.
- The proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it fails to meet the requirements of the Cork City Development Plan and national apartment design guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 9.29Objective 9.32Objective 16.9Cork City Development Plan 2015-2021
Decision Document Summary
Stonework Properties Ltd. sought permission for the demolition of an existing building and the construction of a 22-unit apartment block at 21-24 Leitrim Street, Cork. Cork City Council refused the application primarily because the design was deemed harmful to the historic character of the surrounding Architectural Conservation Area. Furthermore, the council determined that the ground-floor units offered poor residential amenity due to a lack of private open space and their proximity to a busy, ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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