Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes ribbon development in a Metropolitan Greenbelt area, fails to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, and necessitates the removal of significant natural boundaries.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would contribute to ribbon development and an excessive concentration of suburban-style housing, leading to the erosion of the area's rural character.
- The complete removal of the existing roadside boundary to achieve sightlines would violate policy objectives regarding the retention of hedgerows and detract from visual amenities.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need as required for development within the Metropolitan Greenbelt under Objective RP 5-3.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-24BE 15-6HE 16-21RP 5-22GI 14-9RP 5-3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new dwelling house in Ballynagaul, Knockraha, Co. Cork, a site located within the Metropolitan Greenbelt. The application was refused as the development would exacerbate ribbon development and suburbanization in a rural area, contrary to the Cork County Development Plan 2022. Additionally, the project required the removal of established roadside boundaries, conflicting with natural heritage policies, and the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of a ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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