Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission as the development represents the sustainable reuse of a brownfield site within an established settlement boundary, featuring a design that respects the sensitive coastal landscape and provides a necessary upgrade to wastewater treatment facilities compared to the existing status quo.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of a replacement dwelling on a brownfield site within the Crosshaven & Bays settlement boundary is considered inherently sustainable and compliant with planning policy.
- The architectural design and materials adequately mitigate the visual impact on the designated scenic route (S59) and high-value landscape while protecting the privacy of adjacent residents.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system, while on a constrained site, offers a significant environmental improvement over the existing 'holding pit' and is acceptable for re-establishing residential use.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective ZU 2-1Policy Objective ZU 2-2Policy Objective ZU 3-2Policy Objective HOU 3-2Policy Objective SC 5-8Policy Objective GI 6-1Policy Objective GI 6-2Policy Objective GI 7-2Policy Objective GI 7-3Policy Objective TM3-3Section 13.6Section 14.4
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks the demolition of a semi-ruinous single-storey cottage (48.3sq.m) and its replacement with a contemporary two-storey detached house (169.1sq.m) at Ballinluska, Myrtleville, Co. Cork. The site is a constrained 0.04537ha brownfield plot located on the R612 coastal road, which is a designated scenic route within a high-value landscape. Third-party appellants argued that the scale was excessive and the wastewater arrangements were inadequate given the site's failure of standard...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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