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Permission for development which will consist of the construction of 2 no. 3-bed 2-storey semi-detached dwelling houses (House Nos. 2A and 2B) and all ancillary site development works on a site at Richmond Rise (under construction), Knocknahorgan, Sallybrook, Glanmire, Cork. The proposed development will result in an increase in the number of dwellings permitted under and An Bord Pleanala Reference PL 04.248234/Cork County Planning Reference 16/5554 as modified by Cork City Council under reg. ref. 19/38937, reg. ref. 19/38995 (An Bord Pleanala reg. ref. ABP-306928-20), reg. ref. 20/39624, and reg. ref. 22/40921 by 2 no. units to a total of 79 no. unit. Access to the proposed development will be provided via the entrance at the R639 and internal road network which was permitted by An Bord Pleanala Reference PL 04.248234/Cork County Council Planning Reference 16/5554.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Material contravention of the City Development Plan due to the proposed development of residential units on land designated as public open space under a previous permission.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal materially contravenes Objective 6.18 (b) of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding development on designated open space.
  • The site is already formally laid out as public open space under the parent planning permission, and its loss would negatively impact pedestrian permeability.
  • The development would seriously injure the residential amenities of the area and is contrary to the principles of proper planning and sustainable development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective 6.18 (b)

Decision Document Summary

1 Ballea Land Limited sought permission for the construction of two additional semi-detached houses at Richmond Rise, Glanmire, which would have increased the total density of the existing development to 79 units. The application was refused by Cork City Council because the proposed site is currently designated and laid out as public open space under the parent permission. The planning authority determined that building on this land would contravene the City Development Plan, reduce permeability...
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