Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate an exceptional rural housing need within the Metropolitan Greenbelt and negative impact on the rural landscape character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine exceptional housing need to reside in this specific rural area, which is under significant development pressure within the Metropolitan Greenbelt.
- The development would exacerbate suburban-style sprawl and contribute to the incremental erosion of the greenbelt, conflicting with objectives to reserve such land for agriculture and biodiversity.
- The siting, scale, and design of the proposed dwelling would create an incongruous and prominent feature that cannot be successfully assimilated into the landscape, thereby injuring the visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-3RP 5-12RP 5-13GI 14-9HE 16-21
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a two-storey dwelling and a detached domestic garage at Ballinrea, Carrigaline, Co. Cork. The site is situated within the Metropolitan Greenbelt, an area strictly controlled to prevent urban sprawl and preserve rural character. The application was refused because the applicants did not satisfy the 'exceptional housing need' criteria required by the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028. Furthermore, the Planning Authority concluded that the development ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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