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Permission for the following: (a) demolition of a ground floor dental clinic extension, (b) demolition of a first floor apartment extension, (c) alterations and an extension to ground floor dental clinic, (d) alterations and an extension to first floor apartment, (e) installation of raised dormer window to front of building, (f) installation of 2 no. windows to side of building , and (g) all associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment due to the excessive scale and depth of the two-storey rear projection, which would negatively impact the historic streetscape, scenic routes, and neighboring amenities.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The excessive scale and depth of the two-storey rear projection results in a visually overbearing form and overdevelopment of a prominent site at a key junction.
  • The proposal would detrimentally affect the setting of Schull and its historic streetscape, particularly along two dedicated Scenic Routes (R-592 and L-4412-0).
  • The development's design and scale would adversely impact the amenities of neighboring properties and materially contravene the objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective HE 16-21PL3-1

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for the demolition of a ground floor dental clinic extension and subsequent development at Meenvane, Schull, Co. Cork. Situated at a prominent junction associated with two Scenic Routes, the site serves as a focal point for the eastern approach to the town. The application was refused because the proposed two-storey rear extension was considered disproportionate and overbearing, leading to overdevelopment that would harm the visual integrity of the historic streets...
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