25/6349
1. Retention Planning Permission for renovation works to an existing vernacular dwelling including the repairing and rebuilding of stonework and construction of a new roof. 2. Planning Permission to (a) demolish existing stone lean-to (b) construct a single storey extension to the existing building, (c) construct a new site entrance off the public road, (d) installation of a septic tank and percolation area and all associated site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes the unauthorised construction of a new dwelling in a High Value Landscape and Tourism and Rural Diversification Area without a demonstrated local rural housing need, contravening policies on derelict dwelling renovation and rural housing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The works to the previously ruinous structure are considered tantamount to the erection of a new dwellinghouse rather than a sensitive renovation, violating policies for High Value Landscape Areas.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a substantiated local rural housing need as required for developments within a Tourism and Rural Diversification Area.
- The development, including the unauthorised increase in ridge height and removal of mature vegetation, materially contravenes the Cork County Development Plan 2022 and national planning guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-30RP 5-1RP 5-2RP 5-5
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for the renovation of a vernacular structure at Shanavagh, Ballydehob, located within a High Value Landscape and a Tourism and Rural Diversification Area. The Planning Authority refused the application because the works involved rebuilding a ruin without permission, effectively creating a new dwelling that exceeds the scope of sensitive renovation. Furthermore, the proposal failed to meet rural housing need criteria and was deemed detrimental to the scen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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