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Permission for (A) The construction of a two storey dwellinghouse, (B) A packaged wastewater treatment system and polishing filter and (C) Alterations to the existing vehicular entrance comprising, vehicular entrance to proposed dwelling and separate vehicular entrance to the rear of "St. Anthony's", Old Blarney Road, Clogheen, Cork, together with all associated site development works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development is contrary to the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 policies for the City Hinterland, specifically regarding landholding size, ribbon development, and the protection of rural amenity and agricultural land.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal fails to meet the criteria for single houses in the City Hinterland as set out in the Development Plan, specifically regarding the size of the landholding.
  • The development would contravene objectives intended to protect the City Hinterland's rural amenity and agricultural character.
  • The site is in an area under strong urban pressure, and the proposal would result in an undesirable pattern of ribbon development and excessive density in a non-residential zone.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 3.53Section 3.54Objective ZO 20.4Objective ZO-20Section 11.137

Decision Document Summary

This application by John Paul Twomey Jnr. sought permission for a two-storey dwellinghouse and associated wastewater treatment system on a site adjacent to 'St. Anthony's' on Old Blarney Road, Clogheen, Cork. The proposal was refused by Cork City Council because it is located within the City Hinterland, an area under significant urban pressure not zoned for residential development. The Planning Authority determined that the project would lead to ribbon development, contravene specific rural hous...
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