Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a Metropolitan Greenbelt area, and the proposal would result in overdevelopment and potential public health risks regarding wastewater disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants do not meet the criteria for an exceptional rural housing need as defined in Policy RCI 4-1 for the Metropolitan Greenbelt and National Policy Objective 19.
- The development would lead to an overconcentration of one-off housing in a rural area not zoned for residential use, resulting in the encroachment of random development and the erosion of the green belt.
- The proposal lacks adequate site suitability assessments for wastewater treatment and may prejudice the operation of an existing neighboring septic tank, posing a risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
National Policy Objective 19Policy RCI 4-1Cork County Development Plan 2014
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of two detached two-storey houses, garages, and on-site treatment units at Carhoo, Rathpeacon, Cork. The site is situated within the 'Metropolitan Greenbelt', an area designated as being under significant urban influence. Cork City Council refused permission because the applicants failed to establish a demonstrable economic or social need to reside in this rural area. Furthermore, the council determined that the project would contribute to an excessive d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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