Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is premature as the site is located within the Phase 2 Study Area of the M20 motorway project.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application site falls within the Phase 2 Study Area for the M20 motorway, which is currently undergoing appraisal for road and rail-based options.
- Granting permission for a dwelling at this location is considered premature pending the identification of a preferred route for the infrastructure project.
- The development would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area until the motorway study is concluded.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a dwelling house, detached garage, and a new wastewater treatment system at Farranastig, Whitechurch, Co. Cork. The application was refused by the local authority primarily because the site is situated within the Phase 2 Study Area of the M20 motorway project. Since the project team is still evaluating various route options to identify a preferred corridor, any development on this site is deemed premature and could conflict with future strategic infrastr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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