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Permission for the construction of a residential development comprising 4 no. three bedroom townhouses and all ancillary site development works at Windmere, Cross Douglas Road, Douglas, Cork. Access to the proposed development will be provided via the existing entrance to the Windmere residential development.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommended a grant of permission as the proposal constitutes appropriate infill development on a zoned and serviced site, is consistent with the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 objectives for compact growth, and would not negatively impact the residential or visual amenities of the area or cause a traffic hazard.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development of 4 no. terraced dwellings on a 0.17 ha site is acceptable in principle under the 'ZO 01' zoning and aligns with national policy for the delivery of infill housing in established urban areas.
  • Concerns regarding legal interest and land ownership were adequately addressed for planning purposes; the applicant demonstrated sufficient interest to carry out the works, with disputes over title noted as matters for the courts rather than the planning system.
  • The revised layout, including a shared surface and passing bays on the access road, ensures that the development will not result in a traffic hazard and that adequate residential amenity is provided for both existing and future residents.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Zoning Objective 01 (Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods)ZO 1.1 (Vision for sustainable residential development)ZO 1.2 (Respect character and scale)ZO 1.7 (Presumption against development on open space)Section 3.46 (Support for infill development)Objective 3.4 (New homes within existing footprint)Objective 3.9 (Support for infill development)Section 11.139 (Infill development management standards)Section 12.11 (Open Space in Residential Areas)

Decision Document Summary

This report concerns a third-party appeal against Cork City Council's decision to grant permission for a terrace of 4 two-storey, 3-bedroom houses at Windmere, Douglas, Cork. The 0.17 ha infill site is located to the rear of existing duplex apartments and is currently overgrown and fenced. While the site was originally earmarked for open space in a 1998 permission, the Inspector noted it was never used as such and that current planning policy (including the Sustainable and Compact Settlements Gu...
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