Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment of a restricted site and failure to meet national minimum apartment design standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of a small, restricted site due to its excessive scale, design, bulk, and site coverage.
- The proposal is out of character with the surrounding area and would negatively impact the residential amenities of adjoining properties.
- The internal floor areas fail to meet the minimum requirements set out in the Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments Guidelines 2020, providing a substandard level of accommodation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new dwelling containing one 1-bed and one 2-bed apartment at a site adjacent to 1 Lower Grattan Hill, Cork. Cork City Council refused the proposal primarily because the scale and bulk of the building represented overdevelopment of a constrained site, which would harm the character and amenities of the vicinity. Additionally, the proposed units failed to comply with national minimum floor area standards for new apartments, leading to an unacceptable level ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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