25/5688

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

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes inappropriate backland development outside the settlement boundary and the applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development is considered an inappropriate form of ad hoc backland residential development that fails to respect the existing character and pattern of the area.
  • The site is located outside the defined settlement boundary for Knockraha, and the proposal would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links, as required for a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RP 5-22HE 16-21GI 14-9PL 3-5RP 5-4

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for a detached part two-storey, part single-storey dwelling at Gogganstown, Knockraha, Co. Cork. The site is situated in a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence, just outside the defined settlement boundary. The Planning Authority refused the application because the development's backland nature and siting were deemed inconsistent with the local character and established planning objectives. Furthermore, the applicant did not satisfy the criteria for rural housin...
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