Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is consistent with the ZO 01 (Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods) zoning objective, respects the existing pattern of development in the area, and will not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of property in the vicinity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is zoned for residential development and its current vacancy represents an inefficient use of serviced urban land near the Douglas suburb.
- The 'stepped approach' to the building line and height allows the dwelling to act as an appropriate infill transition between the varied scales of the neighboring bungalow to the north and two-storey dwellings to the south.
- Technical concerns regarding overshadowing and traffic safety were adequately addressed, with shadow studies showing compliance with BRE guidelines and sightlines meeting DMURS standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective ZO 1 - Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsZO 1.2ZO 1.3ZO 1.4Strategic Objective 1: Compact Liveable GrowthStrategic Objective 2: Delivering Homes & Sustainable NeighbourhoodsSection 3.46 (Infill development)Objective 3.4Objective 3.9Section 11.139 (Adaptation of existing housing)Objective 11.5 (Private amenity space)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a new two-storey dwelling (298sq.m.) and a detached gym/garden store on a 0.106ha site at Moneygourney, Douglas, Cork. The site is located in a suburban area characterized by ribbon development with no specific architectural uniformity. Third-party appellants contested the grant of permission, citing concerns over a deviation from the established building line, excessive plot ratio, overshadowing of a neighboring bungalow ('Manila'), and traffic hazards on a ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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