Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need within the Metropolitan Greenbelt as required by Policy Objective RCI 4-1.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to satisfy the Planning Authority that they meet the specific housing need criteria for the Metropolitan Greenbelt as defined in Policy Objective RCI 4-1.
- No exceptional rural housing need based on social or economic links to the local area was demonstrated to justify a dwelling at this specific rural location.
- The proposed development would materially contravene the 2014 Cork County Development Plan and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RCI 4-1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the construction of a bungalow dwelling with an attached family apartment at Woodstock, Carrigtohill, Co. Cork. The site is located within the Metropolitan Greenbelt, an area designated as being under the strongest urban pressure for rural housing. The application was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need or sufficient social and economic links to the area, resulting in a material contravention of Policy Obje...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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