Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need for a dwelling in the City Hinterland, an area under strong urban pressure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development site is located within the City Hinterland zoning, which is designated as an area under the strongest urban-generated pressure for rural housing.
- The applicants failed to provide evidence of an exceptional rural-generated housing need that would satisfy the criteria for development in this sensitive area.
- The proposal is non-compliant with the Cork City Development Plan 2022 and the National Planning Framework, and is therefore contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 11.9paragraph 3.53National Policy Objective 19
Decision Document Summary
Tony and Mary Long sought outline permission for a new dwelling, vehicular entrance, sewage treatment system, and the demolition of an existing concrete slab at Underwood, Rochestown, Cork. The application was refused by Cork City Council primarily because the site is situated within the City Hinterland, where strict controls on rural housing apply. The planning authority concluded that the applicants did not demonstrate a sufficient 'exceptional rural-generated housing need' as required by Obje...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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