Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting retention permission because the development is considered to be in accordance with the 'ZO 01 - Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods' zoning objective, as it provides a small-scale local service that does not detract from the residential amenity of the area or cause pollution.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The café / coffee dock use is acceptable in principle within the 'Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods' zoning as it provides a range of local services and community facilities accessible to residents and walkway users.
- The small scale (6 sqm) and position of the shipping container ensure that no undue impacts arise regarding overshadowing, overlooking, or noise for neighboring residential properties.
- The application is valid as the landowner's letter of authorization for the right of way sufficiently demonstrated awareness and consent for the application process, and the proposal aligns with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ZO 01 (Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods)ZO 1.1 (Vision for sustainable residential development)ZO 1.2 (Development character and scale)ZO 1.3 (Primary uses in zone)ZO 1.4 (Acceptable uses in principle)Section 11.185 (Cafes / Restaurants)Chapter 12 (Land-use Zoning Objectives)Chapter 6 (Landscape)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the retention of a 6 sqm coffee dock operating from a shipping container at Belmont, Rochestown, Co. Cork. The site is located on a private walkway used by the public that leads to Garryduff Woods, positioned between a builder's yard and residential housing. The Inspector notes that the facility serves take-away refreshments and snacks to pedestrians, creating no additional traffic implications as it is accessed via the walkway. While the third-party appellants raised conce...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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