21/6630

The construction of a residential development of 28 no. apartments, comprising 15 no. 2 bedroom and 13 no. 1 bedroom units, contained in three 2-4 storey buildings and all ancillary site works. The proposed development consists of: (1) the demolition of the single storey over basement extension to the existing industrial ‘Brewery’ building fronting onto Watergate Street and the demolition of existing two storey extensions, boiler house, portacabin, storage container and ancillary structures to the rear; (2) the change of use, partial demolition and refurbishment of the existing industrial ‘Brewery’ building (Block A) and the construction of replacement of three storey extension fronting onto Watergate Street, and replacement three storey extension to the rear to provide 18 no. apartment units; (3) the construction of a new four storey building (Block B) to the south of the ‘Brewery’ building to provide 8 no. apartment units; (4) the change of use and refurbishment of the existing two storey industrial building to the southwest of the site to contain 2 no. apartment units (Block C); (5) Ancillary site works including bicycle and car/motorcycle parking, bin storage, landscaped external amenity space and boundary treatments. Vehicular and pedestrian access to the proposed development will be provided via the existing entrance from Watergate Street, which will be upgraded.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to its adverse impact on archaeological heritage and a conservation area, over-development resulting in poor residential amenity, and significant flood risk.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal would negatively impact a Recorded Monument and its setting, contravening heritage objectives.
  • The development constitutes over-development that would injure the amenities of neighboring properties and provide a substandard living environment for future residents.
  • The site is located in high-risk flood zones, and the applicant failed to demonstrate that fluvial flood risks could be managed safely.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HE 3-1HE 3-4HE 4-5

Decision Document Summary

This application proposed the construction of 28 apartments at Watergate Street, Bandon, within the Knockbrogan East Conservation Area. The local authority refused the development because it would directly impact a Recorded Monument (a former brewery) and fail to respect the character of the Architectural Conservation Area. Additionally, the project was deemed an over-development of the site, offering poor residential amenity and insufficient parking, while also being situated in a high-risk flo...
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