Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence, combined with concerns regarding ribbon development and visual impact.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate that they meet the specific rural housing need criteria required for a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as defined in the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
- The development would exacerbate ribbon development and contribute to an excessive density of suburban-style residential form in an unserviced rural location, eroding the area's rural character.
- The proposed dwelling's design, form, and siting would result in an obtrusive feature on the landscape, causing significant injury to the visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-4RP 5-24GI 14-9HE 16-21
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new dwelling house, domestic garage, and entrance at Clashanure, Ovens, Co. Cork. The site is located in a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where development is strictly controlled. The application was refused because the applicants did not establish a genuine rural housing need, and the project was found to contribute to unsustainable ribbon development and the suburbanisation of the countryside. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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