Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a 'Stronger Rural Area', and the proposal would result in an unsustainable density of development with negative visual impacts on the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not demonstrate a sufficient economic or social justification for a dwelling at this location, failing to meet the rural generated housing need criteria for a 'Stronger Rural Area'.
- The development would contribute to an unacceptable density of rural housing lacking public sewerage facilities, leading to unsustainable demands for public infrastructure and services.
- The proposal, characterized by a lack of established boundaries and a suburban design, would fail to integrate into the rural landscape and would detract from the visual amenities and character of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-6RP 5-22HE 16-21
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and detached garage at Ballynoran, Ballyhea, Co. Cork, within a designated 'Stronger Rural Area'. The Planning Authority refused the application on three primary grounds: the failure of the applicant to prove a genuine rural housing need under Objective RP 5-6, the excessive density of unserviced development which threatens the rural environment and infrastructure efficiency, and the unsuitable suburban nature of the design and site lay...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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