Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in a Transitional Rural Area, resulting in the proposal being classified as inappropriate urban-generated housing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate that they meet the specific rural-generated housing need criteria required for a dwelling in a 'Transitional Rural Area'.
- The proposed development is considered urban-generated housing, which under policy should be directed to towns, villages, and identified settlements.
- The proposal contravenes the Cork County Development Plan 2014 and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RCI 4-5RCI 2-1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new dwelling house, garage, entrance, and service system at Gurteenflugh, Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh, Co. Cork. The site is located within a 'Transitional Rural Area' under the Cork County Development Plan 2014. The application was refused because the applicants did not sufficiently prove a rural-based necessity for a home at this location, leading the planning authority to categorize the project as urban-generated housing that should instead be located within t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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