Core Planning Reasoning
The proposal is recommended for grant as it complies with the residential zoning objective, provides an acceptable standard of accommodation without injuring local residential amenities, and aligns with the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 policies for compact growth and infill development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subdivision is acceptable in principle as it maintains the residential use and provides for modest, discrete extensions that do not constitute overdevelopment of the site.
- The unique attributes of the large corner site, specifically its two separate and established vehicular entrances, facilitate a successful subdivision without impacting the street character.
- The proposed dwellings will meet the necessary qualitative standards for floorspace and private amenity, with no significant adverse impacts on the sunlight, privacy, or visual amenity of neighboring properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ZO 01Section 11.106Objective 11.5Section 11.140Section 11.146Section 11.147Section 11.152Section 11.8Table 11.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the subdivision of 'Meadowbank', a large two-storey detached dwelling on Orchard Road, Cork, into two semi-detached homes, including the construction of modest single-storey extensions. Located on a large corner plot with existing dual vehicular access, the site is situated in a established residential area near the city centre. While the Third Party appeal argued that the development was a material contravention and would result in overdevelopment and poor residential amen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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