Cork man who was refused planning for bike storage box appeals decision 

Denis O’Regan said the council has in recent years approved similar structures in a similar context, and he said the unit could be further screened if requested.

Denis O’Regan, who lives with his wife and three young daughters in Ballintemple, Cork city, said he installed the bespoke “modestly scaled” unit to actually reduce visual clutter from the storage of bins and bikes in front of their home.

A man who was refused planning for a bike storage box in the driveway of his suburban family home amid planning concerns about “visual clutter” has appealed the decision to An Bord Pleanála.

Denis O’Regan, who lives with his wife and three young daughters in Ballintemple, Cork city, said he installed the bespoke “modestly scaled” unit to actually reduce visual clutter from the storage of bins and bikes in front of their home which has restricted side access to the rear.