Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes disorderly backland development in a rural area under strong urban influence without a demonstrated rural-generated housing need.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling represents haphazard backland development that is out of character with the local area and would lead to an excessive density of development.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to this specific rural area as required by settlement policy.
- The development would materially contravene multiple policy objectives of the County Development Plan 2022 and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-22HE 16-21RP 5-4
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought outline permission for a new dwelling house and domestic garage at Longueville, Mallow, Co. Cork. The site is situated in a Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence characterized by high development density. The Planning Authority refused the application on two primary grounds: first, that the backland nature of the proposal would result in disorderly development inconsistent with the local character; and second, that the applicant did not satisfy the criteria for a rural hou...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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