Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to missing documentation regarding road safety sightlines and the failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The absence of a Site Layout Plan showing 80m x 3m sightlines creates an unacceptable risk to public safety given existing road conditions and vehicle speeds.
- The failure to submit Supplementary Planning Form 1 means the applicant has not demonstrated a social or economic link to the local area as required for rural housing.
- The proposal is in direct conflict with County Development Plan objectives regarding both vehicular access standards and the management of housing in 'Rural Areas Under Strong Urban Influence'.
Cited Policies (CDP)
TM 12:8RP 5:4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 4-bedroom bungalow at Ballymacaw, Kinsale, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the application because the submitted particulars were incomplete, lacking both a Site Layout Plan and the required Supplementary Planning Form. As a result, the applicant failed to prove that the development would not endanger public safety through restricted sightlines or that they met the strict criteria for rural-generated housing need within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urb...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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