23/5163

Permission to renovate an existing uninhabitable/ ruinous dwelling house, to carry out partial demolition of the existing sheds, to change the use of derelict sheds to residential use and incorporation of same into the existing dwelling house, to make alterations to the dwelling house, to construct a new entrance and driveway, to install a new waste water treatment system, to install a private well, and all other ancillary works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed renovation and associated works would materially and adversely affect the character and setting of vernacular buildings and the rural environment due to excessive groundworks, boundary removal, and inappropriate modifications to the dwelling and farmyard.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The extensive groundworks for the driveway and the removal of mature trees and boundaries would significantly damage the site's biodiversity and visual amenity.
  • The proposed modifications, including demolition and the separation of the dwelling from the farm complex, would materially harm the character, form, and setting of the vernacular buildings.
  • The development fails to comply with specific Cork County Development Plan objectives regarding the preservation of rural environments and built heritage, setting an undesirable precedent.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RP 5-30RP 5-31HE 16-19BE 15-6GI 14-9

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission to renovate a ruinous dwelling house at Farranbrien East, Minane Bridge, Co. Cork. The proposal was refused because the scale of groundworks, access arrangements, and boundary removals were deemed to be seriously injurious to the rural character and biodiversity of the area. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that the works would negatively impact the architectural integrity and setting of the vernacular farm buildings, conflicting with multiple obj...
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