Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a genuine rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to the specific local rural area.
- The proposal does not comply with any of the specific housing need categories defined in Objective RP 5-4 of the development plan.
- The development would conflict with the established settlement policy and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RP 5-4Cork County Development Plan 2022
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a storey and a half dwelling and a septic tank at Moydilliga, Conna, Co. Cork. The site is situated within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as designated by the Cork County Development Plan 2022. The Planning Authority refused the proposal because the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate a rural-generated housing need or meet the criteria of Objective RP 5-4, thus conflicting with regional settlement policies and sustainable developme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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