Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the loss of significant roadside hedgerows and the potential for sporadic infill development that would undermine the rural environment and town greenbelt.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 3m recess of the roadside boundary conflicts with development plan policies requiring the retention of existing hedgerows and distinctive boundary treatments.
- The development would create infill potential on adjoining lands, leading to an undesirable precedent for further residential development in a rural area under pressure.
- The proposal constitutes sporadic development that would militate against the preservation of the town greenbelt and result in the uneconomic provision of public services.
Cited Policies (CDP)
BE 15-6RP 5-22
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling and domestic garage at Ballyhobert, Youghal, Co. Cork. The planning authority refused permission because the required 3m roadside boundary recess would necessitate the removal of extensive hedgerows, violating environmental protection policies BE 15-6 and RP 5-22. Furthermore, the development was considered to facilitate sporadic infill growth within the town greenbelt, which would set a negative precedent for similar developm...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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