Refusal of new coffee dock in Cork City appealed to planning commission

Developer sought permission to install a self-contained coffee unit on Douglas Road 

The bid received four objections from local residents, who raised concerns about the lack of parking to accompany the unit, as well as arguing the applicant did not own the site in question.

Plans for a new coffee dock in Cork City, which were refused by the council, have now been appealed by the developer to An Coimisiún Pleanála.

Cudedge Ltd lodged plans in July of this year to install a self-contained coffee unit on a site adjacent to 7 Eldred Terrace on Douglas Road.

The applicant said it was seeking permission to develop the unit for the sale of coffee and refreshments, adding that it would also include associated site works.

The bid received four objections from local residents, who raised concerns about the lack of parking to accompany the unit, as well as arguing the applicant did not own the site in question.

The council refused the plans, stating that the proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and would constitute a “disorderly form of development” which would negatively impact the character of the area.

The development has now been appealed to the planning commission.

Meanwhile, plans for almost 100 homes in Limerick have been refused by An Coimisiún Pleanála following a series of appeals by local residents.

Limerick City and County Council approved plans for 96 homes at Baunacloka, Raheen, comprising two detached houses, 16 semi-detached homes, 40 terraced units and 38 apartments spread across four blocks.

It also included provisions for a creche, a pumping station, and all associated site works, including roads, pavements, car parking and water drainage.

However, the plans were appealed to the planning commission following a series of objections, including from the local residents' association in the neighbouring Grange estate, who argued that the development was not compatible with the existing infrastructure in the area and that child safety was at risk as a result of new roads connecting the two estates.

It also said the development could invite anti-social behaviour, which they said had already become a problem in the area, largely driven by people outside of the estate.

In its refusal, the planning commission said the development risked affecting the integrity of European sites, including the Lower River Shannon and River Fergus. It also concluded that it risked negatively impacting Loughmore Common Turlough, which is located close to the proposed development.