Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, concluding that the development's limited scale, height, and siting would not adversely impact the residential amenities of adjoining properties and is consistent with the local planning framework.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The domestic garage and garden sheds are appropriately sized and situated such that they do not impact the amenities of neighboring properties to the west and north.
- The camper van garage, despite its height, will not result in significant overshadowing or overbearing impacts due to its specific siting and the established boundary treatments.
- The overall development is well-screened from the public realm and does not create an adverse visual impact on the character of the residential estate.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Ballincollig Carrigaline Municipal District Local Area PlanExisting Built Up Area designation
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the retention of a domestic garage, two garden sheds, and the retention/completion of a camper van garage at 25 Fernlea, Carrigaline, Co. Cork. The site is located in a cul-de-sac and is designated as an 'Existing Built Up Area' under the Ballincollig Carrigaline Municipal District Local Area Plan. A third-party appeal was lodged by a neighbor (No. 33 Fernlea), citing concerns that the camper van garage would be overbearing and commercial in appearance. The Inspector's asse...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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