Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence and the creation of unsustainable ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that they meet the specific housing need criteria required for a dwelling in a rural area under strong urban influence as per Objective RCI 4-2.
- The development would contribute to an excessive concentration of suburban-type housing, which militates against the preservation of the rural environment and the efficient provision of public infrastructure.
- The proposal constitutes ribbon development, which is contrary to Objective RCI 6-3 of the Cork County Development Plan and national Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RCI 4-2RCI 6-3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new dwelling house at Knocknabehy, Grenagh, Co. Cork, a location designated as a rural area under strong urban influence. Cork County Council refused the application on three primary grounds: the applicant's failure to establish a qualifying rural housing need, the potential for the project to exacerbate an undesirable concentration of suburban-style development in a rural setting, and the fact that the proposal would result in ribbon development. Collectivel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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