Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment of the site resulting in negative impacts on residential amenity and a reduction in necessary open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of a former residential property due to its location, scale, and layout.
- The proposal would negatively impact the residential amenity of adjacent dwellings and reduce the available open space/play area on site.
- The development is contrary to the Cork City Development Plan objectives and would seriously injure the amenities of the area and surrounding properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a detached classroom structure to provide additional childcare capacity at an existing facility on Boreenmanna Road, Cork City. Cork City Council refused the application on the grounds that it represents overdevelopment of a former residential property. The decision noted that the scale and layout would adversely affect the residential amenity of neighboring dwellings and diminish the site's open space, thereby conflicting with the Cork City Developme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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