Core Refusal Reason
The proposed garage constitutes overdevelopment due to its excessive scale, design, and bulk, which is out of character with the area and detrimental to visual amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, design, bulk, and site coverage of the proposed garage represent overdevelopment of the site.
- The proposed development is out of character with the existing surrounding development.
- The garage would seriously injure the visual amenities of the area and those of adjoining properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Thomas Kelly, sought permission to construct a domestic garage with associated site works at 34 Primrose Hill, Kilnamucky Td, Tower, Blarney, Cork. Cork City Council refused the application on the grounds that the proposed garage's scale and bulk represent overdevelopment. The decision maker determined that the structure would be out of character with the surrounding environment and would have a negative impact on the visual amenities of the area and neighboring properties, thus b...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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