Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is contrary to the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding housing in the City Hinterland, failing to meet criteria for single houses and contributing to excessive density in an unserviced rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal fails to meet the specific criteria for single houses in the City Hinterland as set out in sections 3.53 and 3.54 of the Development Plan.
- The development would contravene Objective ZO 20.4 and Objective ZO-20, which aim to protect rural amenity and the agricultural character of the City Hinterland.
- The site is located in an area under significant urban pressure, and the addition of a dwelling would result in an excessive density of one-off housing in an unserviced rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.53Section 3.54Objective ZO 20.4Objective ZO-20
Decision Document Summary
Peter Worth sought permission for the sub-division of an existing site at Laneside, Cloghphilip, Tower, Cork, to construct a new dwelling house with a vehicular entrance and wastewater treatment system. The application was refused by Cork City Council because the site is located within the City Hinterland, an area under intense urban pressure for rural housing. The Planning Authority determined that the proposal failed to meet the criteria for single houses in this zone, would result in an exces...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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