Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate an exceptional housing need for a dwelling in the Metropolitan Cork Green Belt, and the proposal would contribute to ribbon development and urban sprawl.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant does not meet the exceptional housing need criteria required for a dwelling in the Metropolitan Cork Green Belt as set out in development plan objective RCI 4-1.
- The proposed development would be contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities and National Planning Policy Objective 19.
- The proposal would contribute to ribbon development and constitutes an excessive density of development in an unserviced rural area, leading to urban sprawl and militating against the preservation of the rural environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RCI 4-1Objective RCI 5-2Cork County Development Plan 2014
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new dwelling house, garage, and site entrance at Ballynoe, Whites Cross, Cork. The site is located within the Metropolitan Cork Green Belt, an area under strong development pressure. Cork City Council refused the application because the applicant did not demonstrate a genuine rural housing need under Objective RCI 4-1. Furthermore, the development was deemed to contribute to undesirable ribbon development and urban sprawl, which would negatively impact th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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