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Permission for the demolition of the former Distillery Bar to allow for the construction of a residential/commercial building of 3 to 7 storeys comprising 1 x 50sqm ground floor commercial unit and 22 apartments as follows; (4 x 1 bed studio apartments, 3 x 1 bed apartments, 13 x 2 bed apartments and 2 x 3 bed apartments), all on a site of approximately 0.8 hectares.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site within an Architectural Conservation Area, failing to justify the demolition of a 19th-century building and failing to meet mandatory minimum apartment design standards.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development, by virtue of its height, design, and scale, would result in overdevelopment of the site and negatively impact the visual amenities and protected views of the area.
  • The applicant failed to justify the demolition of a contributory 19th-century building within the Blackpool Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), and the replacement structure is considered inappropriate for this sensitive context.
  • The proposed residential units do not comply with national apartment design standards, specifically regarding the definition and minimum floor areas of studio units, failing to provide an acceptable living environment.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Strategic Objective 9Objective 6.14Objective 11.1Strategic Objective 7Objective 8.17Objective 8.18Objective 8.23Objective 8.24Objective 8.26Appendix 1

Decision Document Summary

Unique Fitout Unlimited Company sought permission for the demolition of the former Distillery Bar on Watercourse Road, Blackpool, Cork, to facilitate a 3 to 7-storey mixed-use building comprising one commercial unit and 22 apartments. Cork City Council refused the application primarily because the scale and design were deemed an overdevelopment that would harm the character of the Blackpool Architectural Conservation Area and protected views. Furthermore, the proposal failed to justify the loss ...
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