Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet the required dwelling size mix and minimum floor area standards for residential apartments as set out in the City Development Plan and national guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed unit mix does not accord with the dwelling size mix ranges set out in Tables 11.3 and 11.5 of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028, failing to provide a varied housing mix.
- The development is contrary to Objective 11.2 of the City Development Plan regarding the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The majority of the proposed units fail to meet the minimum floor area requirements specified in the Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments Guidelines 2022, resulting in an unacceptable living environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 11.3Table 11.5Objective 11.2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the change of use of 48 existing student apartments at Arcadia Hall, Lower Glanmire Road, Cork, into permanent residential units. The proposal was refused by Cork City Council primarily because the unit mix did not align with the housing diversity requirements of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028. Additionally, the planning authority found that the units failed to meet the minimum floor area standards required by national apartment guidelines, meaning t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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