Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the loss of existing public open space and failure to meet minimum amenity standards, contravening specific development plan objectives and previous planning conditions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to provide the required 12% to 18% of quality landscaped open space, resulting in a sub-standard residential environment for the proposed dwellings.
- The proposal involves the loss of designated public open space serving existing dwellings, which materially contravenes Objective SC 5-5 of the Cork County Development Plan 2014 regarding the protection of green infrastructure.
- The project violates Condition No. 1 of Planning Permission Register No. 01/3887, which required the site to be developed in accordance with previously approved plans and particulars.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SC 5-5Cork County Council Interim Recreation and Amenity Policy 2019
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the construction of two semi-detached houses and associated site works at Clontaff, Union Hall, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the application primarily because the development would result in the loss of existing public open space intended for the current residents of the estate and failed to meet the minimum open space requirements for new schemes. Furthermore, the proposal was found to be in material contravention of a condition from a previous planni...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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