Core Refusal Reason
The proposed retention of the storage structure infringes upon the established building line, constitutes a sub-standard form of development that creates visual clutter, and would set an undesirable precedent for similar disorderly development that negatively impacts the character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure's design, height, and placement forward of the building line are visually at odds with the highly uniform and coherent streetscape of the Maryville residential scheme.
- The remaining hard surfaced area fails to meet the required parking standards (2.5m x 5m), which is likely to result in the overspilling of private cars onto the public domain, compromising road safety.
- Permitting the structure would be contrary to the residential zoning objective which requires development to be respectful of the character and scale of the neighborhood.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ZO-01 Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsZO 1.2Section 11.12Section 12.19Section 11.145
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to the retention of a 5.3sqm timber-clad bicycle and wheelie bin storage box with a green roof located on the front driveway of No. 21 Maryville, Ballintemple, Cork City. The site is situated within a mature 1960s suburban cul-de-sac characterized by a strong, uniform building line. The Planning Authority refused permission on the grounds of visual clutter and undesirable precedent. Upon inspection, the Inspector found that while the site is zoned for residential use (ZO-...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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