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Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at a site located at Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown, Cork. The development consists of: The demolition of an existing detached dwelling house and student accommodation building 'Courtville' to allow for the construction of a purpose built Student Accommodation complex containing 205 bedspaces consisting of: 15 no. 3-storey 7-bedroom townhouses (105 bedspaces), 1 no. 3-storey 6-bedroom townhouse (6 bedspaces), and 3 no. 4-storey apartment blocks (Building A, Building B and Building C) containing 15 no. apartments ranging in size from 1-8 bedrooms (94 bedspaces); Student amenities including a reception, an office, a cinema room, study rooms, lounges, meeting rooms and a games area, and; Open space in the form of a central courtyard and 2 no. roof terraces. The proposed development will be served by 2 no. pedestrian access points located on the eastern and western boundaries, 4 no. set-down car-parking spaces, 104 no. cycle parking spaces and 1 no. loading bay. The development will also include landscaping, boundary treatments, lighting, ESB substation, bin storage and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. LRD Website: www.rossaavenuelrd.ie
Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is considered an acceptable urban infill project that complies with the ZO 01 zoning objective, provides essential purpose-built student accommodation in close proximity to Munster Technological University (MTU), and adheres to the height and density standards set out in the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 without significantly injuring residential or visual amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is a suitable and highly accessible location for purpose-built student accommodation given its 100m proximity to the MTU campus and its location on a sustainable transport corridor.
- The 3-4 storey height and density of 80 units per ha are appropriate for this inner urban suburb and align with national policy for compact growth and the transitionary character of the Bishopstown area.
- Technical assessments confirm that the development will not result in significant adverse impacts on the residential amenities of neighbouring properties in terms of overlooking, overshadowing, or noise disturbance.