Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site and would negatively impact the setting and curtilage of an adjacent Protected Structure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, design, and site coverage of the dwelling represent overdevelopment of a restricted site, leading to poor vehicular manoeuvrability and potential traffic hazards.
- The development would be out of character with the surrounding area and would seriously injure the residential amenities of adjoining properties.
- The proposal fails to respect the sensitive context of the adjacent Protected Structure (Presentation Convent & Gate Lodge), resulting in an overbearing impact and the erosion of its curtilage.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HE 4-1
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a two-storey dwelling and associated site works at Convent Hill, Mitchelstown, on a site adjacent to the Presentation Convent and Gate Lodge (RPS: 00109). The local authority refused permission because the development was considered an over-intensification of a small site that would compromise traffic safety and local character. Additionally, the proposal was found to be in conflict with Objective HE 4-1 of the Cork County Development Plan 2014, as it...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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