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Permission for the redevelopment of existing filling station at Ballynoe, Whites Cross, Cork T23FT54. The proposed development will include the demolition of existing shop and ancillary facilities to facilitate the construction of a two storey building. On ground floor of new forecourt shop 100m2 and ancillary facilities including deli, seating area, off-license, storage, office, toilets, cleaner room, cashier and circulation with draft lobby having a gross floor area of 375m2. Additionally out door seating area. To first floor apartments including on ground floor communal bin and bike storage and communal storage, 6 no. car parking spaces with communal amenity space, 4 no. 1 bedroom apartments, access stairs to apartments with communal storage. The extension of canopy over the petrol pumps to new premises, face lift to existing storage shed and all associated site works.
Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused following the Senior Planner's concurrence with the Senior Executive Planner's recommendation to deny permission for the proposed redevelopment and residential expansion.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Senior Planner formally concurred with the Senior Executive Planner's recommendation to refuse permission for the proposed development.
- The proposal involved the demolition of existing structures to facilitate a new two-storey building comprising a forecourt shop and four residential apartments.
- The decision to refuse was finalized on 19/08/2021 by the Community, Culture & Placemaking department of Cork City Council.