Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a genuine rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to the specific local area.
- The site is located within a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence where settlement policy restrictions strictly limit new residential development.
- The proposal is considered urban-generated housing, which contravenes the core objectives of the County Development Plan 2022 regarding sustainable rural development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-4RP 5-1
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a new dwelling house at Carrignamuck, Coachford, Co. Cork. The site is situated in a rural area north-east of Coachford village, classified under the County Development Plan as a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence. The Planning Authority refused permission because the applicant did not satisfy the criteria for a rural housing need as set out in objectives RP 5-4 and RP 5-1. It was concluded that the development would constitute urban-generated h...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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