24/4379

1) The renovation, change of use and change to elevations to the elevations of 4 no. existing structures (blocks 1, 2, 4 & 5) previously used as school buildings, for use as 32 no. apartments including the addition of 1 no. additional storey, entrance lobby staircase and elevator to front and of block 1. 2) The renovation, change of use and change to the elevations and 1 no. existing structure (block 3) previously used as a convent residence, for use as 6 no. apartments. 3) Partial demolition of blocks 2 and 3. 4) the construction of 3 no new 2-storey houses. 5) The construction of a new three-storey building for use of 8 no. duplex and 4 no. apartments. 6) the provision of 3 no residential serviced sites accessed from golf links road. 7) Retention permission for a previously renovated structure on the site, previously used as a gate lodge (block 8) for use as a site office, marketing and information suite. The development consists of works to Protected Structures (RPS2801 and RPS2802) as well as works adjacent to protected structures. Permission is also sought for all ancillary site services including hard standing, lighting, parking, landscaping areas, construction of refuse compound, connection to public utilities, and any other ancillary site works required to complete the development. Extension of Duration to Permission granted under Planning Ref. No. 18/5215

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to respond to a further information request within the mandatory 4-week statutory timeframe.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The application was for an extension of duration of a previous planning permission.
  • A request for further information was issued to the applicant by the Planning Authority.
  • No response was received within the 4-week period required by Article 47D(3) of the Planning & Development Regulations, necessitating a refusal.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the renovation, change of use, and elevational changes to buildings at the Loreto Convent on Lighthouse Road, Youghal, Co. Cork. The application was submitted as an extension of duration for a previous permission. The local authority refused the application on purely procedural grounds because the applicant failed to furnish a response to a further information request within the strict 4-week statutory window prescribed by Article 47D(3) of the Planning & Development Regula...
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