Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet the criteria for a single house in the City Hinterland, specifically regarding the lack of demonstrated housing need and the fragmentation of an agricultural landholding.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is contrary to the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 policies for the City Hinterland, which aim to protect rural amenity and agricultural use.
- The applicants failed to demonstrate an exceptional, genuine, and justifiable need for a rural dwelling in an area under strong urban pressure.
- The proposal would result in the undesirable subdivision and fragmentation of an existing agricultural landholding, setting a negative precedent for the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.53Section 3.54Objective 11.9Section 6.34Section 6.35
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a two-storey dwelling and an extensive equestrian/agricultural complex (including stables, hay barn, and sand arena) at Hydro Farm, Kilnamucky, Blarney. Cork City Council refused the application primarily because the site is located within the City Hinterland, an area under significant urban pressure. The planners determined that the applicants did not establish a sufficient rural housing need, the proposal would undermine the agricultural integrity of the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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