23/545

Permission for the following: (1) Retention of existing mobile home and associated waste water system for a temporary period of 3 years from date of grant of permission, (2) Permission for construction of detached dwelling, for future habitation of farmer / owner of lands, (3) Permission for new detached farm building for agricultural purposes for housing of cattle, incorporating slatted tank, (4) For construction of new entrance into farm holding, in lieu of existing entrance and (5) all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Visual impact on a High Value Landscape and failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is located on a prominent hillside in a High Value Landscape and would be visually obtrusive, detracting from the scenic amenity and character of the area.
  • The proposal fails to meet the high standards of siting and design required by the Cork County Development Plan for sensitive coastal and upland landscapes.
  • The applicant has not demonstrated a genuine rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to the local area as required for the Tourism and Rural Diversification Area designation.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RP 5-22GI 14-9GI 14-12RP 5-5

Decision Document Summary

The application sought permission for the retention of a mobile home and associated works at Coolcoulaghta, Durrus, Bantry, Co. Cork. The site is situated in a prominent hillside coastal location designated as a 'High Value Landscape' and a 'Tourism and Rural Diversification Area'. The local authority refused the application because the structure would be visually obtrusive and detract from the area's scenic character, and the applicant failed to prove a specific rural housing need as required b...
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