22/6347

Permission to demolish the existing shed, to construct a new building incorporating 4 no. residential apartments, a new vehicular entrance to serve existing adjacent former public house property, with car parking spaces, bin storage area and bicycle storage area and all associated site and ancillary works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes overdevelopment that negatively impacts architectural heritage and residential amenity through its scale, design, and potential for overlooking.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development represents overdevelopment of a restricted site, characterized by inappropriate scale, bulky form, and poor design proportions.
  • The proposal fails to protect the character and setting of vernacular buildings, thereby conflicting with County Development Plan objectives for architectural heritage.
  • The proposed structure would result in overlooking of adjoining residential properties to the north, causing injury to their established amenities.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HE16-19

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the demolition of an existing shed and the construction of a new building at Castlelands, Buttevant, Co. Cork. The local authority refused permission on the grounds that the development, following a site subdivision, was too bulky and poorly designed for its restricted context. It was determined that the project would harm the visual character and architectural heritage of the area while also negatively impacting the privacy of neighboring residents through overlooking....
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