Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need in a designated Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is situated within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where applicants must satisfy specific social or economic link criteria.
- The documentation submitted failed to demonstrate that the applicant meets the rural-generated housing need requirements for a new dwelling in this location.
- The proposed development would materially contravene Policy Objective RP 5-4 of the Cork County Development Plan (2022) and conflict with sustainable development principles.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-4GB 1-1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey detached dwelling house at Ballinacarriga, Killeagh, Co. Cork. The site is located in a rural area identified as being under significant urban pressure for housing. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of an exceptional rural-generated housing need or local social/economic links as required by Policy Objective RP 5-4 of the Cork County Development Plan (2022). Consequently, the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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