22/4864

Permission to develop 26-number student halls of residence, including all internal roads, car parking and necessary facilities/ services, to serve the National Maritime College of Ireland students, and other third level institutions located in Ringaskiddy. The proposal provides 2 & 3-storey halls of residences containing 194 student bedsits arranged in an open parkland landscape retaining the existing perimeter mature trees and boundaries, the halls of residences shall be orthogonally arranged around a central square with open space pocket-parks linked together by boundary landscaping

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Adverse impact on ecology and biodiversity due to inadequate assessment, loss of woodland, and encroachment on protected habitats.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would result in the loss of woodland and encroachment into Root Protection Zones, negatively impacting the site's ecological and biodiversity value.
  • The submitted ecological assessment and Bat Survey were deemed inadequate in methodology and detail to ensure the protection of local habitats and corridors.
  • The project materially contravenes County Development Plan policies BE 15-2 and GI 14-2, which aim to protect and enhance green infrastructure and biodiversity networks.

Cited Policies (CDP)

BE 15-2GI 14-2

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for 26 student halls of residence at Rose Lodge, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. The application was refused because the Planning Authority determined that the development would cause significant harm to the site's ecological value, specifically through the loss of woodland and encroachment on tree root zones. Furthermore, the supporting ecological documentation and Bat Survey were found to be insufficient, leading to a conflict with County Development Plan policies regardi...
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