2139908

Permission to demolish existing ruined dwelling and garage and seek permission to erect a one bedroom two storey dwelling and a two bedroom two storey dwelling and all associated site works which is a change of plan from that granted under 08/33495.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Overdevelopment of a restricted site and detrimental impact on the Shandon Architectural Conservation Area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal represents overdevelopment of a small, restricted site and fails to meet minimum floor area requirements.
  • The development would result in an unacceptable standard of residential amenity for future residents.
  • The scale and design are visually intrusive and would detract from the built and architectural character of the Shandon Architectural Conservation Area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The applicant proposed the demolition of a ruined dwelling and garage at 7/8 Moylans Lane, Shandon, Cork, to facilitate the construction of two new two-storey dwellings. Cork City Council refused permission because the project was deemed overdevelopment of a constrained site, providing substandard living conditions and failing to meet floor area requirements. Furthermore, the development was found to be visually intrusive and harmful to the historic character of the Shandon Architectural Conserv...
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