Core Refusal Reason
The proposal is considered speculative and fails to demonstrate that the dwelling would be for full-time occupancy, thereby contravening Objective DB-01 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development materially contravenes Objective DB-01, which limits Courtmacsherry to 50 additional dwelling units for full-time occupancy during the Plan period.
- The Planning Authority determined that the proposed development is speculative in nature rather than meeting a demonstrated need for permanent housing.
- The applicant failed to satisfy the authority that the dwellinghouse would be used for full-time occupancy, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DB-01Cork County Development Plan 2022, Volume 5
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a new dwellinghouse and vehicle access at Cullenagh, Courtmacsherry, Co. Cork. The local authority refused permission primarily because the development failed to comply with Objective DB-01 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022, which restricts growth within the town's development boundary to 50 units reserved for full-time residents. Due to the speculative nature of the application and the lack of evidence regarding permanent occupancy, the propos...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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