Core Planning Reasoning
The development was recommended for grant as the applicant demonstrated a genuine rural-generated housing need complying with Objective RP 5-4, and the proposal was found to be compatible with the pattern of development in the area without exacerbating ribbon development or compromising traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant satisfies the criteria for a rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence, having been born and reared in the locality and intending to return to the family home area.
- The proposed dwelling does not exacerbate ribbon development as defined by the County Development Plan, as it is sufficiently separated from other existing residences and represents a standalone development within a field.
- Technical issues relating to wastewater disposal and traffic safety, specifically the provision of 80-metre sightlines, are achievable through the implementation of specific planning conditions regarding boundary setbacks and landscaping.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RP 5-1Objective RP 5-2Objective RP 5-4Objective RP 5-22Objective RP 5-23Objective RP 5-24Section 5.6Section 5.6.1Section 5.6.3Section 5.7Section 5.7.1Section 5.7.2Section 5.9Objective GI 14-9Objective BE 15-6Objective HE 16-21
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a house and garage in a rural area of County Cork, 2km from Riverstick. The site is located in a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence' as per the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028. Third-party appellants argued that the development would exacerbate a haphazard pattern of rural housing and ribbon development, citing previous refusals in the immediate vicinity. However, the Inspector noted that the applicant, Killian McCarthy, has deep local roots...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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