Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet the exceptional rural-generated housing need criteria for the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt and represents haphazard backland development that would lead to an over-concentration of residential units in a rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant fails to satisfy settlement location policy as she already owns an existing dwelling on the landholding, disqualifying her from the 'first home' criteria in the Metropolitan Greenbelt.
- The proposed backland location constitutes haphazard development that would exacerbate ribbon development and undermine the open character and purpose of the Greenbelt.
- The high concentration of individual effluent treatment systems in the immediate vicinity raises significant concerns regarding potential adverse impacts on public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RCI 4-1Objective RCI 4-8Objective RCI 5-1Objective RCI 5-2Objective RCI 5-4Objective GI 81Section 13.8Section 5.7.12Section 5.7.13
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Vivienne Galvin, sought permission for a new 186 sq.m single-storey dwelling to the rear of her existing cottage ('Dartry Cottage') at Faggot Hill, Clogheen, Co. Cork. The case rests on the applicant's desire to provide a larger family home while repurposing the existing cottage for her mother’s medical needs. However, the site is situated within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt, an area designated as being under the strongest urban pressure for rural housing. The Inspector determi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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