Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused because the semi-detached design is incompatible with the rural character of the area and the proposed wastewater connection poses a risk to public health and the environment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The provision of semi-detached units is considered out of character with the rural landscape and would set an undesirable precedent for inappropriate density in a Tourism and Rural Diversification Area.
- The development would materially contravene Objective RP 5-22 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 by failing to protect the rural environment and integrate appropriately into the landscape.
- The proposed connection to a private wastewater treatment plant is prejudicial to public health due to insufficient assimilative capacity in the Ouvane River to accommodate additional discharge loadings.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-22WM 11-9
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a semi-detached dwelling and associated siteworks at Site 28 Riverway, Ballylickey, Bantry. The local authority refused permission primarily because the urban-style housing typology was deemed unsuitable for a rural Tourism and Rural Diversification Area, potentially undermining the character of the landscape. Furthermore, significant environmental concerns were raised regarding the reliance on Developer Provided Infrastructure for wastewater, as the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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