Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended refusal because the applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need based on demonstrable social or economic links to the specific area, which is designated as being under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant does not satisfy the housing need criteria as set out in the Cork County Development Plan 2022 or the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines (2005) for a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence'.
- The proposed development would contribute to the encroachment of random rural development and would militate against the preservation of the rural environment and the efficient provision of public services.
- The housing need could be adequately accommodated within nearby designated key villages, such as Riverstick and Belgooly, in accordance with the vision to consolidate development in settlements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.3.6Objective RP 5-3Objective RP 5-4Objective RP 5-7Objective GI 14-9Section 5.6Section 1.8 Volume 5Section 1.11 Volume 5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a 268.3 sq.m part single, part two-storey dwelling and associated works on a 0.357-hectare greenfield site in Coolcarron, Co. Cork. The site is located in an area under strong urban influence due to its proximity to Cork city and Kinsale. While technical aspects such as site suitability for a septic tank and visual impact were considered acceptable or manageable through conditions, the Inspector concluded that the applicant failed to prove a 'demonstrabl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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