Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence'.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is situated within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as designated by the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a genuine rural-generated housing need based on local social or economic links to the specific area.
- The proposed development conflicts with the settlement policy and Objective RP 5-4, rendering it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RP 5-4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the construction of a dwelling house and the installation of a domestic wastewater treatment system at Reagrove, Minane Bridge, Co. Cork. The site is located in a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' according to the Cork County Development Plan 2022. The application was refused because the Planning Authority was not satisfied that the applicant met the criteria for a genuine rural-generated housing need as required by Objective RP 5-4, leading to a confli...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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