Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt, an area identified as being under the strongest urban pressure for rural housing.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of an exceptional rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to this specific local area.
- The proposed development would contravene Policy Objective RP 5-3 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a new dwelling house and a wastewater treatment system at Ballyregan, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. The site is situated within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt, where residential development is strictly controlled to manage urban pressure. The application was refused because the Planning Authority determined that the applicant did not meet the criteria for an exceptional rural-generated housing need as mandated by Policy Objective RP 5-3 of the Cork County De...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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