24/411

Construction of 7 unit residential development including: (i) demolition of existing dwelling house, (ii) construction of detached apartment building 'Building A' incorporating 4 no. apartments, (iii) construction of detached apartment building 'Building B' incorporating 3 no. apartments, and (iv) all ancillary site works including site entrances, footpaths, parking areas, public lighting, landscaping and services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to flood risk prematurity regarding future OPW alleviation works and concerns over excessive density and scale impacting local character and residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal is considered premature as the site is located within a flood risk area and may negatively impact future OPW flood relief works in the Mill River catchment.
  • The development represents an overdevelopment of the site, characterized by an excessive density and inappropriate urban form that is out of character with the established residential area.
  • The scale and design of the units would seriously injure the amenities of neighboring properties through overlooking, overshadowing, and an overbearing physical presence.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This planning application sought permission for a 7-unit residential development involving the demolition of existing structures at Church Road / Boy's Club Road in Bantry, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the proposal on two primary grounds: first, the site's location within a flood risk zone makes development premature pending definitive OPW flood alleviation requirements for the Mill River; and second, the proposed density and scale were deemed excessive for the site's context, threateni...
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