Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is recommended for grant as it complies with the 'ZO-01 Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods' zoning objective, aligns with national and local policies for compact growth and densification, and is designed to integrate into the backland context without causing significant injury to the residential or visual amenities of the surrounding area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of backland residential development is acceptable at this location as it accords with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and supports objectives for densification on serviced urban land.
- The contemporary design approach, featuring a low-profile angular built form and a maximum height of 5.9m, is an appropriate response to the site's sensitivities and will not result in excessive dominance or significant overshadowing.
- Potential impacts on residential amenity, specifically regarding privacy and parking overspill, are effectively mitigated through conditions requiring obscure glazing, enhanced boundary treatments, and a revised shared vehicular access layout.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ZO-01 Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsSection ZO 1.2Section 11.12Section 3.46Strategic Objective 2Objective 3.4Section 11.139Strategic Objective 9Objective 11.3Table 11.13Section 11.142Section 11.237
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report evaluates a third-party appeal against Cork City Council's decision to grant permission for a two-storey (plus basement) 4-bedroom detached dwelling at the rear of No. 1 Roger Casement Park, Glasheen. The site is a 0.051ha backland plot in a mature residential cul-de-sac. The Inspector notes a similar development was previously granted on this site under ABP-303771-19. The Glasheen Residents Association appealed on grounds of structural risks from basement excavation, ove...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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