Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site due to inadequate private amenity space and a breach of the established building line, which would negatively impact both residential and visual amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling fails to provide adequate private amenity space, contravening the minimum standards set out in Objective 11.5 of the Cork City Development Plan and national planning guidelines.
- The positioning of the house forward of the established building line would result in an overbearing impact and seriously injure the visual amenities of properties in the vicinity.
- The development represents an overdevelopment of a restricted site that would provide substandard residential amenities for future occupants and conflict with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 11.5 of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028SPPR 2Table 5.1
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to demolish an existing shed and construct a two-storey dwelling house attached to the south-eastern gable of No. 12 Father Sexton Park, Ballincollig, Co. Cork. Cork City Council refused the application on the grounds that the restricted nature of the site resulted in a failure to provide sufficient private open space for the new residence. Additionally, the council determined that the building's encroachment beyond the established building line would create an ov...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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