Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development represents overdevelopment of a restricted site, resulting in poor residential amenity for future occupants and negative impacts on neighboring properties due to its inappropriate scale, layout, and design.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed layout and relationship with adjoining properties fail to provide adequate residential amenity for future occupants and negatively impact the amenity of existing neighbors.
- The scale, design, and density of the dwelling are considered inappropriate for the site, representing overdevelopment that is out of character with the established residential area.
- The development would result in overlooking and an overbearing appearance, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and specific objectives of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 11.1Objective 11.3
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new two-storey dwelling house in the side garden of 'The Cottage' at Coolroe, Ballincollig, including a new vehicular entrance and the relocation of an existing entrance. Cork City Council refused the application primarily because the proposal was deemed overdevelopment of a restricted site. The planning authority concluded that the scale and layout would result in poor residential amenity for future residents, cause overlooking and overbearing impacts on...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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