Core Refusal Reason
Insufficient residential density and underutilisation of land within the Bweeng village settlement boundary.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development provides an insufficient density of development for a site located within the settlement boundary of Bweeng village.
- The proposal fails to promote the efficient use of land and constitutes an underutilisation of a site designated for sustainable growth.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposal contributes positively to placemaking or the strengthening of local character as required by the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 4-1Objective PL3-3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought outline permission for the subdivision of a site in Beennamweel West, Bweeng, into four residential plots. While the site is located within the Bweeng village settlement boundary, the Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the proposed density was too low. The decision noted that the development failed to meet the 'Medium Density C' requirements of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 and would result in the inefficient use of land, thereby conflictin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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