22/5089

Permission to construct new single-storey dwelling house. Proposed works to include: 1) new dwelling house to be accessed via existing vehicular site entrance from public road, with provision of shared access/driveway arrangement between existing dwelling on site and new proposed dwelling; 2); provision of new parking area to serve existing dwelling house on site and removal of existing domestic shed serving same; 3) all associated site works including new boundary treatments and landscaping.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development is located on appropriately zoned land, would not seriously injure the residential amenities of the area or property in the vicinity, and is acceptable in terms of traffic safety and visual amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is situated on land appropriately zoned for residential use within a serviced suburban area, making the proposal acceptable in principle.
  • The revised design, featuring a reduced floor area and increased setback, ensures that the bungalow will not cause a serious loss of residential amenity or privacy to the neighboring dwelling.
  • Technical concerns raised by the appellant regarding road status and service capacity do not affect the planning validity or suitability of the site for an additional dwelling.

Cited Policies (CDP)

The Cork County Council County Development Plan 2022-2028Existing Residential / Mixed Residential and Other Uses Zoning Objective

Decision Document Summary

The application seeks permission for a bungalow with a shared entrance on the northern garden of an existing bungalow site in Carrigaline, Co. Cork. The site is zoned for 'Existing Residential / Mixed Residential and Other Uses' under the current County Development Plan. A third-party appeal was lodged citing concerns over the private nature of the access road, negative impacts on property value, and loss of residential amenity for the adjacent 2/3-storey home. Following a further information re...
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