2241459

Permission for the demolition of an existing shed/structure and the construction of 5 no. dwelling units to include 3 no. 3-bed townhouses, 1no. 2-bed apartment and 1 no. 1-bed apartment and all associated site development works including access, parking, landscaping, drainage, bin and bike storage and amenity areas.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development is considered to be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, as it aligns with the ZO1 'Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods' zoning objective and does not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the surroundings.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is consistent with the residential land use zoning of the site and supports national policy to consolidate existing urban areas on underutilised infill land.
  • The revised layout, which reduced the units from five to four townhouses, effectively addresses concerns regarding overlooking and overbearance on adjacent properties.
  • Traffic generation and car parking provision are acceptable and in compliance with the standards set out in the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028.

Cited Policies (CDP)

ZO1 Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsZoning Objective 1ZO 1.2Objective 11.1 Sustainable Residential DevelopmentObjective 11.3 Housing Quality and StandardsObjective 11.4 Daylight Sunlight and Overshadowing (DSO)Paragraph 11.12 (Design quality)Table 11.2 (Residential Density)Table 11.3 (Car Parking Standards)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the demolition of an existing warehouse and the construction of four 3-bed townhouses (revised from an original 5-unit scheme) on a 0.12 ha site at 1B The Cottages, Tramore Road, Cork. The site is situated in a well-established area zoned 'ZO1 Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods'. While third-party appellants expressed concerns regarding overshadowing, the height difference between properties, and traffic hazards, the Inspector argued that the development's two-storey sc...
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