Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes an excessive concentration of development in a rural area, conflicting with local and national planning guidelines regarding sustainable rural housing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would lead to an excessive concentration of housing on the landholding and within the vicinity, violating the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines 2005.
- The proposal fails to comply with the specific site requirements and criteria for rural housing as set out in Sections 5.6 and 5.6.3 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
- The application failed to demonstrate adequate provision for traffic safety, sightline visibility, and the technical standards required for surface water and wastewater management.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.6Section 5.6.3
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a dwelling house and domestic garage at Kilboy, Ballyfeard, Minane Bridge, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the development, when considered alongside existing structures on the landholding, would result in an over-concentration of development contrary to the Cork County Development Plan 2022 and national rural housing guidelines. Furthermore, the decision cited technical deficiencies regarding road safety, specificall...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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