Core Refusal Reason
The proposed additional vehicular entrance was not sufficiently justified and would negatively impact the historic and natural boundary of the site, contravening specific County Development Plan policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a sufficient warrant or necessity for an additional vehicular access point serving the existing dwelling site.
- The development would negatively impact the historic and natural boundary and entrance character associated with the site on the edge of Glanworth town.
- The proposal materially contravenes Policy Objectives GI 14-9 and RP 5-22 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022, making it contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-9RP 5-22
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new vehicular entrance and associated site works at Boherash, Glanworth, Co. Cork. The site is located on the edge of Glanworth town and contains an existing dwelling with an established historic and natural boundary. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the additional entrance was unnecessary and would harm the site's historic character, thereby violating specific landscape and rural housing policies within the 2022 County Devel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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