Core Planning Reasoning
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine economic or social need to reside in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence,' contrary to National Policy Objective 19 and local settlement strategies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant does not satisfy the rural-generated housing need criteria as they have no demonstrable economic or social imperative to live in this specific local area and are employed in the town of Kinsale.
- The proposed development would contribute to the encroachment of random rural development in an area under significant urban pressure, militating against the preservation of the rural environment and the efficient provision of public services.
- The housing need could be appropriately accommodated within the nearby designated key villages of Riverstick and Belgooly, in accordance with the Cork County Development Plan 2022 settlement hierarchy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RP 5-3Objective RP 5-4Objective RP 5-5Objective RP 5-6Objective RP 5-7Section 5.3.6Section 5.6Objective GI 14-9Section 1.8 Volume 5Section 1.11 Volume 5
Decision Document Summary
This report evaluates a proposal for a two-storey house on a 0.396-hectare triangular site in Coolcarron, Co. Cork. Although Cork County Council initially granted permission, the Inspector recommended refusal following a third-party appeal. The site is situated in an area of 'Strong Urban Influence' between Cork City and Kinsale. While the Inspector acknowledged that the site's physical characteristics could accommodate a dwelling without significant visual or residential amenity impacts, the co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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