Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located in a protected Greenbelt area and fails to demonstrate a genuine agricultural need, appearing instead to be for non-agricultural timber processing which contravenes rural development policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is situated within a Prominent and Strategic Greenbelt where land use is strictly reserved for agricultural purposes under the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of agricultural activity, with the proposal instead appearing to facilitate a non-agricultural timber processing and storage business.
- The project lacks justification for a rural location and is deemed out of character with the area, posing a potential threat to residential, environmental, and rural amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-11RP 5-13EC 8-14
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a steel-framed timber and straw storage shed at Shannon Park, Carrigaline, Co. Cork. The site is located within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt, a zone designated for agricultural preservation. The Planning Authority refused the application because the proposed use was identified as commercial timber processing rather than bona fide agriculture. Consequently, the development was found to contravene specific objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 202...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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