25/5713

Permission for the construction of a detached part two storey, part single storey dwelling house and detached domestic garage, new entrance off local private road, installation of a new bored well, installation of wastewater treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal exceeds the maximum density limit of two houses per single landholding within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt as established since January 2015.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The site is situated within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt, an area designated to protect rural character and prevent urban sprawl between settlements.
  • The development would directly contravene Objective RP 5-3 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022, which limits the number of permitted houses on a single landholding to two since 2015.
  • Granting permission would undermine the strategic purpose of the greenbelt and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective RP 5-12(a)Objective RP 5-3

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for a detached part two-storey, part single-storey dwelling at Killeena, Knockraha, Co. Cork. The subject site is located within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt, a high-pressure area where development is strictly controlled to maintain a clear distinction between urban and rural lands. The application was refused because the landholding has already reached or exceeded the limit of two houses permitted since January 2015, thereby violating Objective RP 5-3 of the C...
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