21/6748

Construct 56 number build-to-rent residential terraced dwelling houses, comprising a proposed mix of 28 number 5-bed to 7-bed student houses and 28 number 3-person to 6-person general needs houses. Development will include; improvement to existing entrance off Main Street and all necessary amenity facilities, service spaces and utilities etc.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to excessive scale and density that fails to integrate with the local character, inadequate traffic and parking arrangements, and non-compliance with settlement boundary policies and unit thresholds.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed access and parking arrangements are inadequate, posing a risk to traffic flow and public safety through potential obstruction and hazardous parking practices.
  • The development's scale, height, and massing are visually discordant and overbearing, failing to protect the character of the High Value Landscape or provide a sense of place.
  • The scheme exceeds the 30-unit limit for the area and fails to provide adequate rationale for build-to-rent housing, while negatively impacting adjoining residential amenities through overlooking and overshadowing.

Cited Policies (CDP)

GI 6-1G-2

Decision Document Summary

This application proposed 56 build-to-rent terraced houses at Rose Lodge, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the development's density and design were considered overbearing and incompatible with the surrounding residential context and High Value Landscape. Additionally, the proposal failed to meet local area plan requirements regarding unit numbers and infrastructure, while raising significant concerns about traffic safety, parking provision, and ...
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