24/5474

Permission for a) demolition of existing dwelling house and 5 outbuildings, b) construction of a two-storey residential building comprising of 14 no. apartments. The development will consist of 6 no. 1 bed apartments and 8 no. 2 bed apartments. The proposal will also incorporate a secure bicycle storage, visitor bicycle spaces, refuse storage area, outdoor amenity area, communal open space, 9 no. parking spaces, public lighting, connections to utilities and all associated engineering and site works necessary to facilitate the proposed development.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed demolition of a vernacular dwelling and its outbuildings contravenes heritage protection and placemaking objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The demolition of the vernacular dwelling and its features would result in the loss of structures that make a significant contribution to the local character, history, and sense of place.
  • The proposal fails to meet the presumption in favor of retaining and reusing vernacular buildings as required by the County Development Plan.
  • Granting permission would materially contravene specific development plan objectives related to sustainable placemaking and the protection of non-structural heritage features.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HE 16-19 (a)HE 16-19 (c)PL 3-1 (a)PL 3-1 (b)

Decision Document Summary

The application proposed the demolition of an existing dwelling house and five outbuildings at New Line/Harrison Place, Charleville, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the development on the grounds that the structures represent significant vernacular heritage that contributes to the town's distinctiveness. The decision emphasizes that the removal of these buildings would violate the Cork County Development Plan 2022 policies which seek to protect and enhance the character and setting of vern...
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