Core Planning Reasoning
The development is considered to be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it is appropriate to the character and pattern of development and does not significantly affect the visual or residential amenities of surrounding properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The single-storey rear extension and front porch are modest in scale and design, successfully integrating with the host property and the character of the existing terrace.
- Potential impacts on the residential amenity of the neighboring property (No. 16) regarding overshadowing or overbearance are considered insignificant due to the modest height of the structures and adequate separation distances.
- Concerns regarding boundary encroachment and legal title are civil matters outside the planning system's remit; however, the applicant remains responsible for ensuring sufficient legal interest exists.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1, Section 18.3.3 Existing Residential/Mixed Residential and Other Uses (ER)Objective ZU 18-9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the retention of a single-storey front porch, a substantial full-width rear extension (8.4m in depth), an outbuilding (garden room/store) in the rear garden, and a widened 5.02m vehicular entrance with a hard-surfaced front area. The site is located at No. 15 Ringmeen Estate, an end-of-terrace house in Cobh, Co. Cork. A third-party appeal was lodged by the neighbor at No. 16, primarily focusing on boundary encroachment, loss of the mutual boundary wall, and potential impact...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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