23/6175

Permission on the 2nd floor of existing mixed use building for change of use of office space to residential to include 2 no. apartments and for permission on the 2nd floor for material alteration to existing internal stairway enclosure to accommodate same and all associated site works

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

Permission granted as the proposal aligns with town centre zoning and 'Living Over the Shop' objectives, promoting compact growth and the sustainable reuse of vacant building stock without harming the Architectural Conservation Area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The principle of development is acceptable under the 'Town Centre/Neighbourhood Centre' (TC) zoning and aligns with strategic goals for compact growth and town centre revitalization.
  • Internal residential standards for floor areas and ceiling heights are exceeded; deficiencies in private amenity space and bicycle storage are deemed acceptable under the flexible application of Section 28 guidelines for refurbishment projects.
  • The development will not negatively impact the character of the Mallow Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) as no external alterations are proposed to the existing building facade.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective ZU 18-17Objective PL 3-2Objective MW-T-01Table 12.6Section 11.11.9

Decision Document Summary

This report pertains to a third-party appeal against Cork County Council's decision to grant permission for the conversion of second-floor office space into two residential apartments at Market Square, Mallow. The subject site is a three-storey building in a town centre location within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). The Inspector notes that the proposal supports the 'Living Over the Shop' initiative and the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028, which encourages residential use on up...
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