Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development provides an excessively low residential density for a site located on a high-frequency public transport corridor and would negatively impact the character and residential amenity of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed density is considered excessively low for a site located on a proposed high-frequency public transport corridor and near district centres, contravening national and local planning policies.
- The development fails to comply with the Cork City Development Plan 2015-2021 and national guidelines that encourage high-density development in sustainable urban locations.
- The scale, layout, and loss of tree cover would adversely affect the character of the area and result in injury to residential amenities through overlooking and visual over-bearance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Paragraph 16.40Paragraph 16.41
Decision Document Summary
The proposal by Darley Developments involved the demolition of an existing house at Merton Lodge, Model Farm Road, Cork, to construct 8 new dwelling houses. Cork City Council refused the application on the grounds that the proposed density is too low for its strategic location along a planned high-frequency public transport corridor, which contradicts both the Cork City Development Plan 2015-2021 and national planning frameworks. Furthermore, the council determined that the development's scale a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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