Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents a poor-quality design and layout that fails to respect the site context, negatively impacts existing residential amenities, and provides substandard living conditions for future occupants in breach of national guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's layout and design are incompatible with the existing residential character and would adversely affect the amenity of neighboring properties.
- The proposed apartments fail to meet the minimum standards for residential amenity as set out in the Apartment Guidelines 2022.
- The project would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate developments and contravenes specific objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-1ZU 18-9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the construction of two 2-bedroom apartments at Maghereen, Massytown, Macroom, Co. Cork. The proposal was refused by the local authority primarily due to its poor site layout and design, which failed to integrate with the surrounding residential context. The planning authority determined that the development would negatively impact the amenity of existing dwellings, provide inadequate living standards for future residents in breach of national guidelines, a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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