23/6462

a) retention permission for 3 number shipping containers (used for storage of furniture for donation to people in need, on a charitable basis), parking/loading area for an articulated trailer & b) planning permission for a proposed commercial entrance, and a "portable" waste disposal skip

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development is located within a Town Greenbelt and is deemed incompatible with rural preservation policies, landscape character, and road safety requirements.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale and nature of the development compromise the character, appearance, and value of the Town Greenbelt and rural landscape.
  • The proposed development fails to provide safe access to the public road, posing a risk to traffic safety.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate developments in rural areas, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RP 5-15RP 5-19EC 8-14

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought retention permission for three shipping containers used for fuel storage at Ballybeg, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. The site is situated within a designated Town Greenbelt where policy prioritizes agriculture, open space, and biodiversity over industrial or storage uses. The planning authority refused the application because the development detracts from the rural landscape, conflicts with specific Cork County Development Plan 2022 objectives, and lacks safe vehicular access, maki...
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