2241546
Permission for development consisting of the construction of 24 no. residential dwellings in 3 no. residential apartment blocks, including, Block 1, a 2-storey block providing 4 no. 1-bed units, Block 2, a 3-storey block providing 4 no. ground floor 1-bed apartments, and 2 no. 2-bed apartments over on both first and second floor, Block 3, a 3-storey block providing 6 no. ground-floor 1-bed apartments with 6 no. 2-bed duplex apartments over on first and second floors. Also, the provision of open space amenity area, car parking, landscaping and all associated site development works.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of the site, characterized by excessive density and an inappropriate scale that is out of character with the established residential area and detrimental to local amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, layout, and design of the proposal would result in excessive density and an inappropriate urban form that is out of character with the surrounding residential context.
- The development would represent overdevelopment of the site, leading to significant injury to the amenities of neighboring properties due to overlooking and an overbearing appearance.
- The proposal fails to provide an acceptable standard of residential amenity for future residents and is contrary to Objective 11.3 of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028.