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Permission for retention for dog walking and dog day care centre located within former dis-used shed and builders yard, provision of 5 no. kennels and wc attached to shed and fixed roadside signage and Permission to alter existing kennels to allow for provision of covered walkway and storage, provision of additional boundary fencing and all associated works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development is considered an inappropriate use in a residential area that would adversely impact residential amenities through noise and is contrary to specific zoning objectives and development plan policies.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The use and relationship of the dog day care centre to adjacent dwellings is considered inappropriate for the established residential character of the area.
  • The development would adversely impact residential amenities, specifically regarding noise, and would likely depreciate the value of adjacent properties.
  • The proposal is contrary to the 'Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods' zoning objective (ZO 01) and specific policies (9.20, 9.33, 11.149) of the Cork City Development Plan 2022.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Paragraph 11.149Paragraph 9.33Zoning objective ZO 01Objective 9.20Cork City Development Plan 2022

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for the retention of a dog walking and day care centre within a former disused shed and builders yard at Belmont, Rochestown, Cork, along with alterations to existing kennels and new fencing. Cork City Council refused the application primarily because the commercial nature of the activity is deemed incompatible with the surrounding residential context. The decision highlights concerns regarding noise impacts on neighboring dwellings and finds the development co...
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