Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence and would exacerbate ribbon development, leading to unsustainable haphazard housing that undermines the rural character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a demonstrable rural-generated housing need as required for an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence' under the Cork County Development Plan and National Planning Framework.
- The development would exacerbate ribbon development along a minor roadway, contravening local policy and contributing to an undesirable level of linear development.
- The proposal constitutes haphazard, urban-generated housing in a scenic rural location that should be directed toward established serviced settlements to prevent visual sprawl.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RCI 2-1: Urban Generated HousingObjective RCI 2-2: Rural Generated HousingObjective RCI 4-2: Rural Area under Strong Urban InfluenceParagraph 4.6.7: Definition of Ribbon DevelopmentParagraph 4.6.8: Assessment of Ribbon DevelopmentObjective RCI 6-3: Presumption against Ribbon Development
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a four-bedroom detached house, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.3035-hectare site at Kilmore, Ballinspittle, Co. Cork. The site is located in a scenic rural area near Garrettstown, designated as an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence.' Cork County Council originally refused permission due to concerns over ribbon development. Upon appeal, the Inspector determined that the applicants—a nurse working in Bandon and an engineer working in Little Isla...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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