Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its adverse impact on the Architectural Conservation Area and historic town defenses, its overbearing effect on neighboring properties, and the failure to demonstrate a functional need for a granny flat.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design and scale of the extension are out of character with the Architectural Conservation Area and negatively impact the historic setting of the Town Defenses and protected stone walls.
- The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site and would result in an unacceptable overbearing impact on adjacent residential properties on Taylor's Lane due to the site's topography.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence that the granny flat is required for an older or disabled family member, as mandated by the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HE 16-18 (c)HE 16-18 (d)HE 16-18 (e)HE16-2HE16-4HE16-5HE16-76.6.236.6.24
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission to retain and complete a single-storey granny flat extension at Ashe Street, Youghal, situated within an Architectural Conservation Area. The local authority refused the proposal on the grounds that it would materially and adversely affect the character of the historic environment, specifically impacting the setting of the Town Defenses and a protected stone wall. Furthermore, the development was deemed an overdevelopment of a constrained site that would negati...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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