25/4228

Outline Permission for the construction of dwellinghouse, together with associated site works and services (including provision of wastewater treatment plant, bored well and road boundary/access arrangements via existing entrance avenue), within the curtilage of family landholding Folio CK29237F & CK41049F.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal fails to demonstrate an exceptional housing need within the Metropolitan Greenbelt and would negatively impact a High Value Landscape through inappropriate urban-style siting and the erosion of rural character.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would seriously injure the visual amenities and rural character of a designated High Value Landscape due to its urban design and the removal of natural boundaries.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate an exceptional housing need required for development within the Metropolitan Greenbelt as per policy objective RP 5-3.
  • The proposal would lead to a concentration of suburban-style development and create an expectation for further infill, undermining the integrity and purpose of the Greenbelt.

Cited Policies (CDP)

GI 14-9GI 14-10HE 16-21RP 5-3RP 5-13

Decision Document Summary

This application sought outline permission for a dwellinghouse at Hillgrove, Upper Raffeen, Monkstown, Co. Cork, located within a High Value Landscape and the Metropolitan Greenbelt. The Planning Authority refused the proposal as it would detract from the area's scenic character through inappropriate siting and the removal of natural boundaries. Furthermore, the applicant did not establish a specific housing need to justify development in this restricted rural area, and the project was deemed to...
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