Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate that they meet the specific rural-generated housing need criteria required for a dwelling in an 'Area under strong urban influence'.
- The proposed development would contravene the County Development Plan and Ministerial Guidelines by facilitating urban-generated housing in a rural location.
- The project would result in the erosion of the area's rural character and lead to unsustainable demands for public services and community facilities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a one and a half storey dwelling and associated site works at Trantstown, Watergrasshill, Co. Cork. The site is located within a rural area identified as being under strong urban influence, where policy dictates a clear distinction between rural and urban housing needs. The local authority refused the proposal because the applicants did not establish a genuine rural-generated housing need, concluding that the development would conflict with the County Devel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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