Core Refusal Reason
Material contravention of Objective RP 5-19 regarding the preservation of town identity and the prevention of linear roadside development outside the development boundary.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located outside the mapped development boundary for Clonakilty, failing to maintain a clear distinction between the built-up area and the open countryside.
- The proposal would result in undesirable linear roadside frontage on a public road leading out of the town, which is specifically discouraged by the County Development Plan.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar future developments in the vicinity, undermining the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-19
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey dwelling house with an integrated garage at Captains Cross, Ashgrove, Clonakilty. While the site is located close to Clonakilty, it sits outside the defined development boundary. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that it materially contravenes Objective RP 5-19 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022, which aims to protect town identity and prevent ribbon development. The decision emphasizes that the project would er...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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