Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need and non-compliance with home-based business housing policies in an area under Strong Urban Influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to the local area as required by the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
- The proposal does not comply with any of the specific housing need categories set out in Objective RP 5-4 for areas designated as being under Strong Urban Influence.
- The inclusion of a dwelling within the confines of an existing business does not meet the criteria of Objective RP 5-9, which is reserved for dual proposals involving a new full-time home-based business.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RP 5-4Objective RP 5-9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at Currahoo, Ballinspittle, Co. Cork, a location designated as a rural area under Strong Urban Influence. The application was refused primarily because the applicant did not establish a functional or social need to reside in this specific rural locality under Objective RP 5-4. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the proposal to site a home within an existing business operation did not qualify unde...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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