Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt as required by the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt, where residential development is strictly controlled to prevent urban sprawl.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that they meet the specific criteria for an exceptional rural-generated housing need.
- The proposal is contrary to Policy Objective RP 5-3 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 and would negatively impact the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-3
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling house and alterations to an existing entrance at Grange Hill, Ovens, Co. Cork. The subject site is situated within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt, a designation that requires applicants to prove a genuine and exceptional rural housing need. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the documentation submitted did not satisfy the eligibility criteria defined in Policy Objective RP 5-3 of the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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