22/6059

Permission for the demolition of an existing single storey office building and roadside boundary wall, and the construction of a new 3-4 storey, replacement mixed-use building and all ancillary site works. Ground floor of the proposed building will contain office and storage areas with undercroft car park and bicycle parking. The upper floors of the proposed building will contain 3 no. apartments comprising 2 no. 3-bedroom and 1 no. 2-bedroom units.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to inappropriate design, scale, and footprint that would negatively impact an adjacent heritage building and the character of the Architectural Conservation Area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The design, scale, and excessive footprint create an abrupt and inappropriate transition with the adjacent heritage building and the surrounding Architectural Conservation Area.
  • The development would materially and adversely affect the character of a building listed on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (Registration Number 20851166).
  • The proposal contravenes specific Cork County Development Plan objectives intended to protect heritage assets and visual amenities, making it contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HE 16-15HE 16-18

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the demolition of an existing single-storey office building and subsequent redevelopment at Pier Road, Kinsale, a site situated within a designated Architectural Conservation Area and adjacent to a heritage building. The planning authority refused the application primarily because the proposed replacement structure's scale and design were deemed incompatible with the sensitive historical context. It was determined that the development would fail to conserve the special char...
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