Core Refusal Reason
The proposed advertisement sign was refused due to its detrimental impact on visual amenity, the historic character of a recorded NIAH building, and the integrity of the Ballinlough Road Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and prominent gable-end location of the sign would be harmful to the overall visual amenity of the area.
- The development would negatively impact the historic character of a recorded NIAH building and the surrounding Architectural Conservation Area.
- The proposal is contrary to specific heritage and development objectives of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 and the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Paragraph 11.196Objective 8.23Paragraph 8.32Paragraph 8.33Paragraph 11.194
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, William Harvey, sought permission for the erection of a new advertisement sign on the eastern gable of an existing end-of-terrace dwelling at Ferbane, Ballinlough Road, Cork City. Cork City Council refused the application on the grounds that the sign's size and prominent positioning would degrade the visual amenity of the locality. Additionally, the proposal was deemed harmful to the historic character of a recorded NIAH building and the Ballinlough Road Architectural Conservation...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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