Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, exacerbation of ribbon development, and submission of an inaccurate development description.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to the local area as required by Objective RP 5-6 for Stronger Rural Areas.
- The proposed dwelling would exacerbate ribbon development and lead to sporadic growth, militating against the preservation of the rural environment and creating uneconomic demands for public services.
- The application description was inaccurate and incomplete regarding an existing mobile home on-site, failing to meet statutory requirements under Articles 18 and 19 of the Planning and Development Regulations.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-6RP 5-24
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a dormer dwelling house, a waste water treatment system, and entrance alterations at Caherdrinny, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. Cork County Council refused the application on three main grounds: the applicant's failure to satisfy rural housing need criteria for a 'Stronger Rural Area', the negative impact of ribbon development in a rural location under pressure for individual dwellings, and significant procedural deficiencies. Specifically, the planning author...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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