26/1364

To construct a dwelling house and detached domestic garage, including a new entrance, wastewater treatment system, soil polishing filter, and bored well, together with the retention of an existing entrance and the temporary retention of an existing steel shed to be removed upon completion of the development and all associated site and development works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in a 'Stronger Rural Area' as required by the Cork County Development Plan 2022.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate 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 categories of housing need set out in Objective RP 5-6 for 'Stronger Rural Areas'.
  • The development would materially contravene the settlement policy of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 and the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2005).

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective RP 5-6

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the construction of a dwelling house and detached domestic garage at Quitrentmountain, Kildorrery, Co. Cork. The site is located within a 'Stronger Rural Area' where residential development is restricted to those with a defined rural-generated housing need. The application was refused because the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of social or economic links to the area to satisfy Objective RP 5-6 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022, making the proposal cont...
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