Core Refusal Reason
Insufficient evidence to demonstrate that noise and nuisance emissions from the extractor vent would not negatively impact the residential amenities of nearby noise-sensitive locations.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide adequate information to prove that the operational use of the extractor vent would not cause noise or nuisance issues for nearby residents.
- The development conflicts with Policy Objective GI 13-1 of the County Development Plan 2014, which mandates that noise emissions be controlled to relevant standards.
- The retention of the vent would seriously injure the amenities of property in the vicinity and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 13-1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the retention of an external louvre extractor vent on the eastern elevation of Units 2 and 3 at Riverside Grove, Riverstick, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the application because it was not demonstrated that the noise and nuisance emissions from the vent would not adversely affect the amenities of nearby noise-sensitive receptors, specifically residential apartments on upper floors. Consequently, the development was found to be in conflict with County D...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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