Core Refusal Reason
The proposed agricultural store was refused due to its excessive scale, height, and proximity to the southern boundary, which would result in a visually obtrusive and overbearing impact on the residential amenities of the adjoining dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and height of the development, combined with its proximity to the southern boundary, would create a visually obtrusive and overbearing presence.
- The proposal, when considered alongside existing unscreened structures on the site, would seriously injure the residential amenities of the neighboring property.
- The application is deemed contrary to Section 11.178 of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 and the principles of proper and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.178 of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
Mervyn Sweetnam sought planning permission for the construction of an agricultural store and associated works at Chetwynd, Togher, Cork. While the site is an existing farmyard, it has undergone recent intensification with the construction of buildings into the paddock area. Cork City Council refused the application on the grounds that the proposed structure's scale and location near the southern boundary would negatively impact the residential amenity of the adjoining dwelling, rendering it cont...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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