Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to the specific local area.
- The proposal constitutes urban-generated housing, which conflicts with Development Plan objectives to discourage such development in rural areas.
- The development contravenes the settlement policy of the Cork County Development Plan 2022, specifically Objective RP 5-4 regarding areas under strong urban influence.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-1RP 5-4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the construction of a dormer-style dwelling house and associated installations at Coolmona, Donoughmore, Co. Cork. The site is located in a rural area north-east of Stuake/Donoughmore village, classified under the Cork County Development Plan 2022 as a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. The application was refused because the Planning Authority determined that the applicants did not satisfy the criteria for a genuine rural-generated housing need. As a r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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