Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate an exceptional rural housing need within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt, combined with adverse impacts on residential amenity and the visual character of a High Value Landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need as required for development within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt under Objective RP 5-3.
- The scale, design, and orientation of the dwelling, specifically the glazing and balcony, would result in significant overlooking and injury to the residential amenities of adjoining properties.
- The proposal represents incongruous backland development that would negatively impact a High Value Landscape and set an undesirable precedent for the erosion of rural character.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-3RP 5-22HE 16-21
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a two-storey dwelling and a bored well at Ballycurreen, Glounthaune, Co. Cork, a site located within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt and a designated High Value Landscape. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the applicant did not establish a sufficient social or economic link to the area to justify a new house in the greenbelt. Additionally, the development was deemed unsuitable due to its potential to overlook neighboring ho...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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