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Permission for demolition of former 'Port Bar' with residence above (it is proposed to maintain the existing front façade of the building) and the construction of a new four storey building including (a) a restaurant with associated kitchens, storage and bin storage to the ground floor, (b) 3 No. new 2-bed apartments over first, second and third floors and all associated site developments works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to the excessive demolition of a historic building within an Architectural Conservation Area and the failure to provide adequate private open space for the proposed residential units.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The extensive demolition of the historic structure, retaining only the facade, is considered detrimental to the special character of the designated Architectural Conservation Area.
  • The proposed development is contrary to multiple heritage and conservation objectives of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028.
  • The failure to provide adequate private open space results in a substandard living environment of low amenity value for future residents.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Strategic Objective 7Objective 8.17Objective 8.18Objective 8.23Objective 8.24paragraph 11.91Objective 3.5

Decision Document Summary

Ardfoyle Developments Limited sought permission for the demolition of the former 'Port Bar' at 2 Victoria Road, Cork, while retaining its front facade, to construct a four-storey mixed-use building containing a restaurant and three apartments. Cork City Council refused the application on the grounds that the scale of demolition and the new design would not contribute to the character of the Architectural Conservation Area. Furthermore, the proposal was found to provide insufficient private open ...
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