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 applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban pressure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is contrary to the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 objectives for single houses in the City Hinterland, specifically regarding the sub-threshold size of the landholding.
- The applicant has failed to demonstrate an exceptional, genuine, and justifiable need for housing in a rural area designated as being under strong urban pressure.
- The development would result in an undesirable pattern of suburban-type development, leading to the erosion of rural character and injury to the visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 3.13Section 3.53Section 3.54Objective 11.9National Policy Objective 19
Decision Document Summary
Lisa Aylward & Zak Loveday sought permission to construct 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 for rural housing. Cork City Council refused the application because the proposal does not comply with the Development Plan's criteria for rural housing, specifically regarding landholding size and the lack of a demon...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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