Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused primarily due to the substandard quality of accommodation for future residents arising from poor outlook and unusable private amenity space, as well as an impractical parking layout that would endanger public safety by obstructing pedestrians and creating traffic hazards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would fail to provide a satisfactory standard of residential amenity for future occupiers due to the constrained and unusable nature of the private amenity space and poor outlook from the living areas.
- The parking arrangement, requiring three vehicles to park in a manner where they cannot manoeuvre independently, would result in additional vehicle movements that compromise public safety on an estate without footpaths.
- The Inspector recommends that the Board uphold the Planning Authority's decision to refuse permission as the proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ZO 01 - Sustainable Residential neighbourhoodsSection 5.1.2 Adaptation of Existing HomesSection 5.1.3 Residential Entrances and Front Gardens
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a first-party appeal against Cork City Council's decision to refuse permission for the conversion of an existing end-of-terrace dwelling at 8 Chalwood Estate, Blarney, into two separate units (one 3-bed and one 1-bed) via a two-storey side extension. The site is constrained by a steep rear gradient and a narrow front garden. While the principle of residential development is acceptable under the 'ZO 01' zoning, the Inspector highlighted that the layout forces pedestrians onto...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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