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For retention permission for extension to balcony, granted under planning reference TP1838096, to rear of dwelling.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The development is consistent with the 'ZO 01' zoning objective for sustainable residential neighbourhoods, respects the character of the Sunday's Well Architectural Conservation Area and Area of High Landscape Value, and does not result in undue overlooking or loss of residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The balcony extension is minor in scale and, due to existing boundary screening including masonry walls and foliage, does not give rise to undue overlooking or privacy impacts on adjoining properties.
  • While the existing timber finish is considered at odds with the Architectural Conservation Area, a condition requiring replacement with steel and wrought iron finishes will ensure the structure integrates harmoniously with the dwelling's character.
  • The development does not materially alter ground levels or impact the landscape character of the area, making it compliant with the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 policies regarding landscape preservation and residential zoning.

Cited Policies (CDP)

ZO 01 Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsSection 6.19 (Landscape Preservation Zones)Section 6.20 (Objective for LPZs)Table 6.6 (Site Specific LPZ Objectives)Section 6.22 (Areas of High Landscape Value)Section 6.23 (New development in AHLV)Section 6.24 (AHLV land-use zoning)Objective 8.23 (Development in Architectural Conservation Areas)Section 11.141 (Adaptation of Existing Homes)Section 11.143 (Criteria for extensions to existing dwellings)ZO 1.2 (Development respecting character and scale)Sunday's Well Sub-Area E: South Facing Gardens ACA

Decision Document Summary

This report assesses an application for the retention of a 3.6 sq.m extension to a first-floor balcony at 27 Sundays Well Road, Cork, a mid-terrace dwelling located within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and an Area of High Landscape Value. The development was appealed by a third party citing concerns over inaccurate drawings, changes to ground levels, and loss of privacy. The Inspector found the submitted documentation sufficient for assessment and noted that the balcony serves elderly...
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