Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey dwelling constitutes overdevelopment that would negatively impact residential and visual amenities through overlooking, an overbearing appearance, and being out of character with the established pattern of development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, layout, and design of the proposed dwelling would negatively impact the residential amenity of adjoining properties and the visual amenities of the area.
- The proposal represents an inappropriate form of development that would result in overlooking, an overbearing appearance, and overdevelopment concerns.
- The development would contravene zoning objective ZO01 and the specific management standards for infill development set out in the Cork City Development Plan 2022.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ZO01 Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodParagraph 11.159
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed the construction of a two-storey dwelling house, entrance driveway, and associated site works at The Cottage, Coolroe, Ballincollig, Cork. Cork City Council refused the application primarily because the proposal was deemed an inappropriate form of overdevelopment that would be out of character with the area. The planning authority concluded that the development would seriously injure the amenities of neighboring properties through overlooking and an overbearing...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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