21/7075

The alteration of the permitted No.62 detached house type B (under planning permission 19/06613) to 2no. semi-detached 3 bedroom Type F houses on an extended site area and including 5no. new detached 4bedroom dwelling composed of; 2no. Type B and 3No. Type C, together with associated site development works. This represents an extension of the overall site development area with existing grants of permission Plan Reg. Ref:12/5513, 17/06411 and 19/06613.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposal is recommended for grant as it constitutes an appropriate infill development within a designated settlement boundary that complies with the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028 housing targets and protects the residential amenities of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The construction of 7 houses represents a modest and sustainable extension to the Ryecourt Woods estate that aligns with local village growth objectives (Objective DB-01).
  • Residential privacy concerns from the Cois Cille development are mitigated by separation distances of 17-19m, blank gable orientations, and a comprehensive landscaping and boundary wall plan.
  • The development meets all technical requirements for public water/sewer connections and exceeds minimum private and public open space standards set out in the Cork County Development Plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective DB-01Objective DB-02Objective GI 14-6Section 14.5.11Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas (2009) GuidelinesSection 47 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000

Decision Document Summary

The application seeks permission for 7 houses (5 detached and 2 semi-detached) on a 0.3512-hectare site within the village of Cloughduv, Co. Cork. This replaces one previously permitted dwelling at Ryecourt Woods. The site is a vacant plot currently used for topsoil storage. The appeal was lodged by a third party concerned with over-development and potential overlooking of properties to the south (Cois Cille). The Inspector argues that the increased density is appropriate under both the 2017 Loc...
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