Core Refusal Reason
While the Planning Authority refused permission due to inappropriate scale and design that they deemed visually obtrusive, the Inspector recommends granting permission, concluding that the development would not seriously injure residential or visual amenities if specific design features are modified via conditions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is consistent with the 'ZO-01' residential zoning objective and national policy (NPO 35) supporting the adaptation and extension of existing housing stock.
- Potential adverse impacts on the visual and residential amenities of the area, specifically relating to the balconette and large side window, can be satisfactorily addressed through restrictive planning conditions requiring design modifications.
- The modifications to the vehicular entrance and driveway are consistent with the pattern of development in the surrounding area, provided the entrance width is restricted to 3 metres and surfaces are permeable.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Paragraph 11.142Paragraph 11.143Section 11.12Section 11.140Section 11.141Section 11.145Zone ZO-01 Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods
Decision Document Summary
This proposal relates to No. 26 Ravenscourt Avenue, Donnybrook, Cork, a two-storey semi-detached house where the applicant seeks to convert a garage into a two-storey side extension and add a single-storey rear extension. The site is a mature suburban plot within a cul-de-sac. Cork City Council initially refused permission, citing that the scale and design were out of character and would depreciate the value of adjoining property. The Inspector, however, considers the contemporary design respons...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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