Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes a disorderly form of development that would negatively impact residential amenity and conflict with specific zoning objectives of the Cork City Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dormer extension is considered a disorderly form of development that would negatively impact the residential amenity of both the proposed occupants and adjacent properties.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar future developments in the vicinity and would likely depreciate the value of adjacent properties.
- The development is deemed contrary to Zoning Objective ZO-1 and Section 11.101 of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028, failing to meet the standards for proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective ZO-111.101
Decision Document Summary
This application by Mr. and Mrs. Liam and Mary Healy sought permission for an attic conversion and a new dormer roof extension to provide an additional bedroom at 7 Hattons Alley Lane, Blackpool, Cork. Cork City Council refused the application on the grounds that the design represents a disorderly form of development. The planning authority concluded that the proposal would injure the residential amenities of the area, set a negative precedent for future development, and directly conflict with s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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