25/5316

1) Refurbishment, alterations and extension to the existing dwelling house, comprising of: 2) Construction of 3 no. rooflights to the rear of the existing dwelling house, 3) Construction of a new single and two storey extension. 4) New below and above ground services. 5) Ancillary works. 6) All other associated works including boundary wall.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, stating that the refurbishment and extension of the derelict cottage complies with vernacular heritage objectives (Objective HE 16-19) of the Cork County Development Plan and would not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the area or compromise traffic safety.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed extension is sympathetically designed to integrate with the existing derelict cottage and the wider streetscape, with a ridge height comparable to the adjacent two-storey dwelling.
  • The development provides over 120sqm of private open space, significantly exceeding the minimum requirements set out in the County Development Plan and Compact Settlement Guidelines.
  • The location within the development boundary of Kinsale and its proximity to the town centre justifies the lack of on-site parking under the provisions of Table 12.6 of the Development Plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Zoning Objective ZU 18-9Objective PL 3-2Objective RP 5-30Objective HE 16-19Objective GI14-6Objective WM11-10Table 12.6

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the refurbishment and two-storey extension of a derelict single-storey cottage at 7 Bandon Road, Kinsale. The site is located on a rising slope within the town's development boundary. A third-party appeal raised concerns regarding overdevelopment, overshadowing of the eastern garden, and parking shortages. The Inspector argued that the extension's set-back and design prevent it from dominating the existing cottage or disrupting the building line. Using the '45-degree approa...
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