Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a backland site, resulting in substandard residential amenity for future occupants and the loss of essential private open space for the existing dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the overdevelopment of the site by significantly reducing the private open space available to the existing dwelling, in contravention of Cork City Development Plan standards.
- The proposed apartment provides substandard internal living accommodation with inadequate unit size and dimensions, failing to meet national design standards for new apartments.
- The backland nature of the proposal and its relationship with adjoining structures would infringe upon the established building line and set an undesirable precedent for similar unsuitable developments in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 16.7paragraph 16.64Cork City Development Plan, 2015 -2021
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a detached one-bedroom apartment located at the rear of 6 St. Vincent's View, Mardyke Walk, utilizing an existing driveway from Western Road. Cork City Council refused the application primarily because it represented overdevelopment of a restricted backland site. The proposal failed to meet minimum internal space standards for new apartments and would have deprived the original dwelling of necessary private open space, while also negatively impacting the ch...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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