Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development and create an undesirable precedent for further rural housing in an area under significant urban pressure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would contribute to and exacerbate ribbon development, which is contrary to the presumption against such patterns in the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
- The proposal would result in the creation of an infill site to the east, leading to an expectation of further development on adjoining lands in a rural area under high urban pressure.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, undermining the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RP 5-24
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission for the construction of a single-storey dwelling at Glasshouse, Curraglass, Co. Cork. The application was refused by the local authority primarily because the site selection and development pattern would exacerbate ribbon development in a rural area already facing significant urban pressure. The planning authority determined that the project would create an infill site and set an undesirable precedent for future development, directly conflicting with Polic...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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