Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes a disorderly form of development that would negatively impact residential amenity and contravene 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 is inconsistent with the established pattern of development in the vicinity.
- The development would negatively impact the residential amenity of both the proposed occupants and adjacent properties, leading to a depreciation in property values.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be contrary to Zoning Objective ZO-1 and Section 11.101 of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective ZO-111.101
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission for an attic conversion and the installation of a new rear dormer roof extension to accommodate an additional bedroom at No. 8 Hattons Alley Lane, Blackpool, Cork. Cork City Council refused the application, concluding that the proposal represents a disorderly form of development that would injure the residential amenities of the area and set a negative precedent. The decision noted that the project is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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