Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site that would negatively impact residential amenities and is out of character with the established pattern of development in the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed layout and prominent location would not seriously injure the residential amenities of the area or provide adequate amenity for future residents.
- The development is contrary to the requirements of Objectives 11.1 and 11.5 of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028, which seek to ensure quality of life and adequate residential amenity.
- The scale, layout, and design represent an excessive density and overdevelopment of the site that would be out of character with the established residential character and set an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 11.5Objective 11.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a new storey and a half style dwelling in the rear garden of No. 2 Silverdale Grove, Ballinlough, Cork, along with a new vehicular entrance. Cork City Council refused permission on the grounds that the development represents overdevelopment of a restricted site. The planning authority determined that the proposal's scale and design would be out of character with the area, would fail to provide sufficient amenity for residents, and would negatively impact...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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