22/6898

Permission for change of use of commercial building to 4 no. Apartments, alterations to elevations of building, partial demolition of elevations to accommodate court yard amenity space on side and rear elevations and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Substandard residential amenity and access due to restricted site context and poor internal layout.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The restricted site context and rear access arrangements are inadequate for the proposed residential use.
  • The internal layout fails to provide an appropriate standard of residential amenity for future occupiers.
  • The proposal materially contravenes Policy Objective PL 3-1 of the County Development Plan 2022 regarding building design and movement.

Cited Policies (CDP)

PL 3-1

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for the change of use of a commercial building on Connolly Street, Fermoy, into four apartments. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the restricted site context, problematic rear access, and internal configuration would result in a poor standard of residential amenity for future residents. Consequently, the development was deemed to be in material contravention of Policy Objective PL 3-1 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 and contr...
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