Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet the criteria for single houses in the City Hinterland due to sub-threshold landholding size and the lack of a demonstrated genuine housing need in an area under strong urban pressure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is contrary to the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 as the landholding size is sub-threshold for the City Hinterland location.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine, exceptional, and justifiable housing need for a rural dwelling in an area designated as being under strong urban pressure.
- The proposed dwelling would result in an undesirable pattern of suburban-type development, eroding the rural character and injuring the visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 3.13Section 3.53Section 3.54Objective 11.9National Policy Objective 19
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new dwelling house, vehicular entrance, and wastewater treatment system at Kingsmeadow, Clashroad, Carrigrohane, Cork. The site is located within the City Hinterland, an area subject to significant urban-generated pressure. Cork City Council refused the application because the proposal did not meet the minimum landholding requirements and the applicants failed to establish a specific rural housing need. Furthermore, the development was deemed to contribut...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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