Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need or compliance with settlement policies for a Rural Area 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 rural area.
- The proposal does not comply with the criteria set out in Plan Objective RP 5-4 of the County Development Plan 2022 regarding Rural Areas Under Strong Urban Influence.
- The documentation provided did not demonstrate that part-time farming is the applicant's predominant occupation, which is a requirement for housing in this category.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a dwellinghouse and a new vehicular entrance at Ballingarry West, Belgooly, Co. Cork. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' in the County Development Plan 2022. The application was refused because the applicant did not satisfy the Planning Authority regarding their local housing need or their status as a part-time farmer whose farming activity is their predominant occupation, thereby failing to meet the r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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