Core Refusal Reason
The proposal contravenes Paragraph 11.145 of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding residential vehicular entrances, leading to negative impacts on the streetscape and visual amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development contravenes specific planning policies and objectives set out in Paragraph 11.145 of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding residential vehicular entrances.
- The widening of the driveway and demolition of the boundary wall would have a negative impact on the character of the streetscape and exacerbate cumulative adverse impacts on visual amenities.
- The proposal would seriously injure the amenities of property in the vicinity and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Paragraph 11.145 of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Ann Riordan, proposed to widen an existing driveway at 30 Sandown Crest, Togher, Cork, by demolishing the front boundary wall and removing a PVC vehicular gate. Cork City Council refused permission on the grounds that the development contravenes Paragraph 11.145 of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028. The authority concluded that the works would negatively impact the streetscape character and visual amenities, thereby injuring the residential amenities of the surrounding area...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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