Core Refusal Reason
Material contravention of Objective EC 8-14 due to the inappropriate scale and nature of the development in a rural area and the inadequacy of the local road network.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and nature of the warehousing development are considered inappropriate for this rural location and would negatively impact the character and appearance of the landscape.
- The proposal fails to meet the criteria of Objective EC 8-14 as the existing local road network and essential infrastructure are deemed insufficient to handle the additional demand.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate developments, conflicting with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective EC 8-14
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the retention and completion of a warehousing building and associated works at Coolacullig, Coachford, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the development's scale and nature were deemed unsuitable for a rural setting, materially contravening Objective EC 8-14 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022. Furthermore, the local road network was found to be inadequate for the generated traffic, and the project was seen as a t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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