Core Refusal Reason
Material contravention of high-density zoning objectives (CT-R-07 and CT-B-06) due to an inefficient, low-density proposal that constitutes piecemeal development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed density of 5 units per hectare is significantly below the minimum requirement of 50 units per hectare set out for the CT-R-07 zoning objective.
- The proposal represents a piecemeal form of development that would undermine the achievement of compact growth and hinder the comprehensive development of the Carrigtwohill Urban Expansion Area.
- The development materially contravenes the specific zoning objectives for the Station Quarter, which seek to provide high-density residential and mixed-use commercial development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CT-R-07CT-B-06
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a single-storey dwelling on a 0.2-hectare site at Station Road, Carrigtohill, located within the Carrigtwohill Urban Expansion Area. The site is subject to dual zoning objectives (CT-R-07 and CT-B-06) intended for high-density residential and mixed-use 'Station Quarter' development to support compact growth near the railway station. The application was refused because the low-density nature of the proposal materially contravenes the Cork County Development Pla...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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