Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and significant environmental risks related to drainage, flooding, and potential impacts on protected Natura 2000 sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient surface water drainage details, creating a risk of adverse impacts on the Cork Harbour SPA and Great Island SAC in contravention of biodiversity policies.
- The site is unsuitable for development due to a seasonally high water table and flooding at the entrance, which would result in ineffective drainage and potential pollution of local watercourses.
- The proposal does not comply with rural housing policy for an area under 'Strong Urban Influence' as the applicant failed to demonstrate an exceptional social or economic link to the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
BE 15-2WM 11-1RP 5-4GB 1-1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and septic tank at Ballynoe, Bartlemy, Co. Cork, within a designated 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. The application was refused because the applicant did not establish a qualifying rural housing need under Policy Objective RP 5-4. Furthermore, the site was deemed unsuitable for development due to significant drainage constraints, including flooding risks and a high water table, which posed threats to public health and the in...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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