Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment and loss of designated public open space resulting in a material contravention of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling constitutes overdevelopment of the site due to its design, scale, and the specific topography of the location.
- The development would result in the removal of usable public open space that was previously required and permitted under Planning Reg. No. 18/6293.
- The proposal would seriously injure the residential amenities of neighboring properties to the east and west and materially contravene objective ZU 18-11 of the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ZU 18-11
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single detached dwelling at Summerhill, Watergate Street, Bandon. The site context is defined by its topography and its previous designation as public open space under a prior planning permission (Ref. 18/6293). The application was refused because the development would eliminate this essential communal amenity, lead to overdevelopment of a constrained site, and negatively impact the residential amenity of adjacent homes, representing a material contravention ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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