Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the loss of protected greenbelt land and the promotion of unsustainable car dependency without a demonstrated operational need, contravening both local development policies and national climate objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the unnecessary loss of greenbelt land reserved for agriculture and recreation, leading to urban sprawl and setting an undesirable precedent for the area.
- The expansion of parking capacity by 49 spaces is considered premature and unwarranted as there is no permitted intensification of operations or increase in employee numbers at the existing facility.
- The proposal exacerbates car dependency at a peripheral location, conflicting with the National Climate Action Plan 2024 and the National Planning Framework which seek to reduce private car use.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-19TM 12-8TM 12-9Table 12.6
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission to extend an existing staff car park by 49 spaces on a greenfield site at Corrin, Fermoy, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the development primarily because it would materially contravene greenbelt protection policies (RP 5-19) intended to prevent urban sprawl and maintain a distinction between town and rural areas. Additionally, the council determined that the additional parking was unjustified by any corresponding increase in facility operations, there...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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