Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with local rural housing need criteria for a 'Stronger Rural Area' as required by the Cork County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within a 'Stronger Rural Area' which is subject to restrictive settlement policies under the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the qualifying criteria for local rural housing need as set out in Policy Objective RP 5-6.
- The proposed development would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to non-compliance with rural housing policy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-6
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey dwelling house, detached garage, stables, and an arena at Ballynamona, Glanworth, Co. Cork. The application was refused by the local authority because the site is situated in a 'Stronger Rural Area' where residential development is restricted to those with a demonstrated local housing need. The planning authority concluded that the applicants did not satisfy the requirements of Policy Objective RP 5-6 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022, ma...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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