Chapter 11 I Placemaking and Managing Development
4. Hard surfaces must be permeable; 5. Inward-opening gates should be provided; Where space is restricted, the gates could slide behind a wall. Gates should not open outwards over public footpath or roadway; 6. Other walls, gates, railing to be made good.
Family Flats
11.146 Ancillary family accommodation refers to sub-divi- sion or extension of a single unit to accommodate an immediate family member. It is also recognised that there may be other circumstances other than age (e.g. illness, disability) where a close relative may need to live close to their family for support but still enjoy some degree of independence. 11.147 Applications for such ancillary family accommodation shall demonstrate: 1. A bona-fide need for such a unit including details of the relationship between the occupant of the main dwelling and the occupant of the ancillary accommodation; 2. The unit shall comprise a physical extension of the main house with direct access to the main dwelling and shall be located at ground floor level; 3. The ancillary unit should not impact adversely on either the residential amenities of the existing property or the residential amenities of the area; 4. The entrance to the family flat shall be via the main dwelling. Where own-door access is unavoidable, own-door access shall be located to the side or rear; 5. The accommodation shall revert back to being part of the original house when no longer occupied by a member of the family; 6. No sub-division of the garden shall be permitted.
Detached Habitable Room (Not Residential Accommodation)
11.148 A small detached habitable room (but not for residential accommodation) can provide useful ancillary accommodation such as a playroom, gym or home office for the main residence. It must be modest in scale relative to the main house and remaining rear garden area. Development proposals will be required to demonstrate that the design and use of the proposed structure will not detract from the residential amenities of the main house or adjoining property. Any such structure shall not provide residential accommodation in any form and shall not be equipped to do so (i.e. no kitchen, toilet, etc) and shall not be let or sold independently from the main dwelling.
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Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 I Volume 1
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