Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed residential development materially contravenes the 'ZO 15 Public Open Space' zoning objective of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028, which aims to protect and provide for passive and active recreational uses and open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is zoned as 'Public Open Space' (ZO 15) in the current Development Plan, which carries a presumption against development for alternative purposes like residential use.
- Although the site was previously part of a permission for serviced sites (Ref. 18/04842), that permission has lapsed, and the proposal must be assessed against current zoning which prohibits the development.
- While the design is considered appropriate for the area and traffic/wastewater issues were deemed potentially resolvable, the material contravention of the zoning objective is a fundamental barrier to granting permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ZO 15Section ZO 15.1Section ZO 15.2Chapter 12
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a two-storey, four-bedroom detached house at Ballinvriskig, Upper Glanmire, Co. Cork. This site was formerly part of a 2018 permission for four serviced sites that has since lapsed. The Inspector notes that while the Planning Authority initially granted permission, the site is now designated as 'Public Open Space' under the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028. The Inspector reviewed concerns regarding traffic safety near a local school and the capacity of th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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