22/5488
The construction of a residential development consisting of 63 no. dwelling houses and all ancillary site works. The proposed development comprises of 7 no. terraced 2 bedroom dwelling houses, 1 no. detached 3 bedroom dwelling house, 12 no. semi detached 3 bedroom dwelling houses, 40 no. terraced 3 bedroom dwelling houses, 3 no. detached 4 bedroom dwelling houses, and ancillary site works include landscaping, surface car parking and site services. This permission also includes the omission of 3 no. dwelling houses from that permitted under planning reference 20/6323.
Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is considered to be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it complies with the 'Established Residential/Mixed Residential and Other Uses' zoning objective, integrates with the existing pattern of development in Cobh, and would not seriously injure residential amenities or create a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of residential development is established and acceptable given the site's zoning and its context as the final phase of the larger Cooline landholding.
- Potential impacts on residential amenity, specifically concerning overlooking and site stability on the steeply sloping site, can be adequately managed through engineering solutions and adherence to technical conditions.
- The provision of a pedestrian link to the Ard Aoibhinn estate is a positive design feature that enhances urban permeability and connectivity to Cobh town center in line with national and local policy.