Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would lead to an overconcentration of one-off housing in a rural green belt area and the applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in accordance with development plan objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would contribute to an excessive density and overconcentration of one-off residential development in a rural area not zoned for such use, contrary to green belt objectives.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with Objective RCI 4-1 regarding exceptional housing need criteria for a dwelling in the Metropolitan Green Belt.
- The development would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and would negatively impact the amenities of existing residents.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RCI 6-3Objective RCI 4-1Cork County Development Plan 2014-2020
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new dwelling, treatment system, and domestic entrance at Old Blarney Road, Clogheen, Co. Cork. Cork City Council refused the application primarily because the site is located within the Metropolitan Green Belt, where strict controls on one-off housing apply. The Senior Planner concluded that the development would exacerbate the overconcentration of housing in the rural area and that the applicant did not meet the specific rural housing need criteria requi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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