Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate local rural housing need and the proposed demolition of a structure with potential vernacular heritage value.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of compliance with the qualifying criteria for local rural housing need in an area designated as being under Strong Urban Influence.
- The proposed demolition of the existing derelict house would negatively impact a structure of potential vernacular interest which the County Development Plan seeks to protect.
- The development is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it conflicts with specific heritage and rural housing policy objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-4HE 16-19RP 5-30
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of a derelict house and the construction of a new replacement dwelling at a relocated position on a site in Gortavadda, Ballymacoda, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the application on two primary grounds: first, the site is located in a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence where the applicant failed to meet the local housing need criteria of Policy RP 5-4; and second, the existing structure was identified as having potential vernacular interest, m...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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