Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific economic or social need to reside in the Metropolitan Greenbelt, and the proposed siting represents a haphazard and disorderly form of backland development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not established a demonstrable economic or social need to live at this specific site within the Metropolitan Greenbelt, contrary to National Policy Objective 19.
- The development would constitute a haphazard and disorderly form of backland development due to its location behind an existing utilities and telecommunications complex.
- The proposal would contribute to the encroachment of random rural development and militate against the preservation of the rural environment and efficient provision of public services.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RCI 4-1Objective RCI 5-2Objective RCI 5-4Objective RCI 6-1Objective GI 6-1Cork County Development Plan 2014 – 2020
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a 225m² two-storey contemporary dwelling and ancillary works on a 0.22 ha site at Curraghconway, Lehenagh, Co. Cork. Located within the Metropolitan Greenbelt, the site sits in an elevated position behind ESB and telecommunications compounds. The Inspector found that while the applicant has local family ties and employment as a firefighter, these do not meet the 'exceptional' criteria for rural housing in a Greenbelt area under strong urban influence. Key arg...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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