Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes an undesirable pattern of ribbon development and an overconcentration of one-off housing in an un-serviced rural green belt area, contravening specific development plan objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in an undesirable pattern of ribbon development and an excessive density of housing in an un-serviced rural area lacking public sewerage facilities.
- The proposal contravenes objective RCI 6-3 and general green belt objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2014, leading to the erosion of the green belt.
- The project is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to the overconcentration of residential development in a non-zoned rural location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
objective RCI 6-3
Decision Document Summary
This application by Tim Murphy sought permission for a new dwelling, site entrance, and wastewater treatment system at Ballincrossig, Glanmire, Co. Cork. The site is located within a rural green belt area not zoned for residential development. Cork City Council refused the application primarily because the proposal would exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development and lead to an overconcentration of one-off housing in an un-serviced rural area, thereby contravening the Cork County Devel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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