Core Refusal Reason
The proposed industrial engineering use is inappropriate for its rural location due to its proximity to residential property and conflict with County Development Plan policies regarding business development in rural areas.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The industrial nature of the engineering workshop is considered incompatible with the rural character and low environmental sensitivity of the area.
- The proximity of the development to a third-party dwelling would result in a significant injury to the residential amenities of the locality.
- The proposal fails to comply with Objective EC 8-14 of the County Development Plan, which governs the scale and nature of business development in rural areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective EC 8-14
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the retention of an engineering workshop at Ballinvoher, Cloyne, Co. Cork. The site is situated within a rural area in close proximity to a third-party residential dwelling. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the industrial activity, involving metalwork, is unsuitable for this location. It was determined that the development would negatively impact residential amenity and contravene Objective EC 8-14 of the County Development Pl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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