Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would adversely impact the character of a Protected Structure and result in overdevelopment that negatively affects visual amenities and sets an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, design, and materials of the extension would adversely impact the character of the Protected Structure and constitute overdevelopment of the site.
- The proposal would negatively impact the visual amenities of neighboring dwellings and the public realm due to its scale and visual dominance.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for inappropriate garden rooms and is contrary to specific objectives and paragraphs of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Strategic Objective 7Objective 8.19Paragraph 11.201Paragraph 11.148
Decision Document Summary
Jim Morrish sought permission for a first-floor extension to an existing home office/store at Lisin, Strawberry Hill, Cork, which is a Protected Structure. The proposal included an external steel stairway to provide additional residential storage. Cork City Council refused the application on the grounds that the development would adversely impact the architectural character of the Protected Structure and the visual amenities of the surrounding residential area. The planning authority concluded t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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