Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located in a protected hinterland zone and would lead to an overconcentration of one-off housing, eroding the rural character and visual amenities of the area contrary to the Cork City Development Plan 2022.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within the City Hinterland Zone and a Prominent and Strategic Cork City Hinterland Area, which requires the highest degree of protection to maintain a clear distinction between urban and rural areas.
- The proposed development would contribute to an overconcentration of one-off housing in a rural area not zoned for residential development, leading to the erosion of strategic lands and the rural environment.
- The proposal would seriously injure the visual amenities of the area and is contrary to specific objectives of the Cork City Development Plan 2022 regarding rural housing need and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ZO 20.3Objective ZO 20.4Section 6.36Section 3.53Objective 11.9Cork City Development Plan 2022
Decision Document Summary
Yvonne Murphy sought permission for a split-level dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Ballynora, Cork City. The site is situated within the City Hinterland Zone, an area under significant pressure for rural housing. Cork City Council refused the application because the development would result in an overconcentration of residential units in a protected rural area, failing to meet the strict criteria for rural housing need and negatively impacting the visual and strategic character of the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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