25/4979

Permission for the demolition of an existing dwelling house and the construction of a replacement 3-bedroom guest house served by an effluent treatment tank and polishing filter, the provision of a standalone garden dining pavilion; the provision of footpaths, landscaping and all associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to insufficient environmental and ecological data, the loss of long-term residential stock to short-term letting, and the unjustified demolition of a vernacular building with an inappropriate replacement design.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The application lacks sufficient information to conduct an Appropriate Assessment screening and fails to address the protection of bat species, including the absence of a required derogation licence for the demolition of a known roost.
  • The proposed three-bedroom guest house would result in the loss of potential long-term residential stock, contradicting national policy and the Core Strategy regarding the regulation of short-term lettings.
  • The demolition of the existing vernacular cottage is unjustified, and the proposed replacement design is considered out of character with the rural landscape and established heritage objectives of the County Development Plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

BE 15-2Core StrategyHE 16-19RP 5-22RP 5-30

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for the demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a three-bedroom guest house for short-term letting at Curraghanaltig, Castletownroche, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the development on four grounds: the lack of data for Appropriate Assessment and bat protection; the loss of potential long-term housing stock in contravention of national policy on short-term rentals; the unjustified loss of a vernacular building; and a replacement des...
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