Core Refusal Reason
The development is premature pending the Cork-Kinsale Greenway route selection and the applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal is premature as it may interfere with the route corridor options and access arrangements for the forthcoming Cork-Kinsale Greenway Project.
- The applicant does not meet the criteria for a demonstrable economic or social need to reside in a rural area under strong urban influence as required by local and national policy.
- The development would contribute to the encroachment of random rural development, negatively impacting the rural environment and the efficient provision of public infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
TO 10-9RP 5:4
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the retention and completion of a dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at Farrangalway, Kinsale, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the proposal primarily because the site is located within a corridor being studied for the Cork-Kinsale Greenway, making the development premature. Additionally, the site is situated in a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence' where the applicant failed to establish a specific local housing need, meaning the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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