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Permission for the demolition of an existing 3-storey building (the former Paintwell Store) and the construction of a 4-storey building fronting onto Cornmarket Street and Portney's Lane comprising 7 no. 1-bed apartments, 3 no. 2-bed apartments and 1 no. retail unit with plant and solar panels at roof level and all ancillary site development works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to its inappropriate scale and design within an Architectural Conservation Area, and its negative impact on the residential amenity of both neighboring properties and future occupants.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal's massing, height, and design are visually discordant and would fail to preserve or enhance the character of the designated Architectural Conservation Area.
  • The development would result in unacceptable overbearing and overshadowing impacts on adjoining properties due to the site layout and proximity to existing buildings.
  • The scheme provides a poor standard of residential amenity for future occupants due to inadequate natural daylighting and a lack of proper communal facilities.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This application by Denis McBarron proposed the demolition of the former Paintwell Store and the construction of a four-storey mixed-use building containing 10 apartments and a retail unit at Portneys Lane and 44-45 Cornmarket Street, Cork. Cork City Council refused permission because the development's scale and design were considered detrimental to the character of the Architectural Conservation Area. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the proposal would cause significant overs...
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