Core Refusal Reason
Excessive concentration of development in an unserviced rural area and the creation of an undesirable precedent for infill development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would result in an excessive concentration of development in an unserviced rural area outside of a designated settlement.
- The development would facilitate the creation of infill sites, setting an undesirable precedent for similar projects and exacerbating density issues in the vicinity.
- The proposal would militate against the preservation of the rural environment and lead to unsustainable demands for the uneconomic provision of public services.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to construct a new dwelling house at Gortnalahee, Carrignavar, Co. Cork. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the site is located in an unserviced rural area already under significant development pressure. It was determined that the addition of another house would lead to an over-concentration of development, create potential for further infill sites on adjoining lands, and undermine the rural character of the area while placing an un...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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