Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes haphazard and disorderly development that lacks a clear functional or ancillary relationship with the existing residence due to its excessive scale, significant separation distance, and independent services.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed structures are excessively separated from the main dwelling (60m to 110m) and lack a clear ancillary relationship, effectively appearing as an independent development in a restricted rural area.
- The scale and nature of the vintage car restoration use, combined with the building's proximity to third-party boundaries, pose a potential risk of noise and nuisance to neighboring residential amenities.
- The layout and design fail to integrate satisfactorily with the rural landscape and would set an undesirable precedent for disorderly development outside of established residential site boundaries.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP5-22
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a 108sqm domestic garage for vintage car restoration and a 36sqm home office, including a new septic tank and entrance, at Lisheenowen, Whitechurch, Co. Cork. Located in a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence,' the proposal was refused because the buildings were significantly detached from the primary residence and lacked a clear functional link to the home. The Planning Authority determined that the scale and siting of the development would detract from t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.