Core Refusal Reason
The proposal contravenes the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding rural housing in the City Hinterland, fails to demonstrate an exceptional housing need in an area under strong urban pressure, and would be visually obtrusive in the landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development contravenes Section 3.53 of the Development Plan as it is located within the City Hinterland Zone, which seeks to protect rural amenity and agricultural development.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate an exceptional rural housing need for a dwelling in an area designated as being under strong urban pressure, contrary to local and national policy.
- The design, scale, and prominent position of the dwelling on a visually open site would create an unduly obtrusive feature that detracts from the visual amenities and character of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.53Objective 3.13Policy Objective 11.10National Policy Objective 19
Decision Document Summary
Daniel Riordan applied for permission to construct a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and sewerage system at Ballycannon, Kerry Pike, Cork. Cork City Council refused the application primarily because the site is situated within the City Hinterland Zone, where development is restricted to preserve rural character and agriculture. The proposal was found to be contrary to the City Development Plan as it lacked a demonstrated exceptional rural housing need and was deemed visually obtrusive due ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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