Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence in the Greater Cork Ring Strategic Planning Area where development is strictly controlled.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the criteria for a genuine rural-generated housing need as defined by the local authority.
- The proposed development would materially contravene policy objective RP 5-4 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 and conflict with sustainable development goals.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new dwelling house, entrance, and domestic waste water treatment unit at Ahadallane, Donoughmore, Co. Cork. The site is situated in an un-zoned and un-serviced rural area designated as a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' within the Greater Cork Ring Strategic Planning Area. The application was refused because the applicant did not demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need, thereby failing to comply with the restrictive housing policies of the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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