Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development fails to meet the criteria for a family flat due to its self-contained nature and lack of internal access, while also providing substandard residential amenity and insufficient private open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal functions as an independent dwelling unit rather than a family flat extension because it lacks internal connectivity to the main house and features a separate front door, contravening Paragraph 11.147 of the Development Plan.
- The development results in a deficiency of private open space to the rear of the property, failing to meet the minimum target of 48 sqm required by Objective 11.5.
- The restricted nature of the site and the scale of the proposal lead to substandard internal accommodation and overdevelopment, creating a poor living environment for future occupants.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Paragraph 11.147Development Plan Objective 11.5
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a single-storey granny flat extension to the rear and side of an existing dwelling at No. 8 Dunlocha Cottages, Blackrock, Cork. Cork City Council refused the application primarily because the unit's design—lacking internal access and featuring a separate entrance—meant it would function as an unauthorized additional dwelling rather than a family flat. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed to be overdevelopment of a restricted site, providing inadequate priva...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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