Core Planning Reasoning
The development was recommended for grant as it complies with the rural housing criteria of the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028, and the design and siting are considered compatible with the area's character without causing significant injury to residential amenity, public health, or traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant demonstrated a genuine rural-generated housing need (Objective RP 5-4) based on 26 years of residence in the local area and family land ownership.
- The proposed dwelling and garage are appropriately sited to create a cluster-type development that respects local topography and does not result in overlooking or ribbon development.
- Technical concerns regarding surface water runoff and wastewater treatment can be mitigated through specific planning conditions, such as the use of permeable paving and relocated soakaways.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.3 Rural Housing GuidelinesObjective RP 5-1: Urban Generated HousingObjective RP 5-4: Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence and Town GreenbeltsRP 5-22: Design and Landscaping of New Dwelling HousesRP 5-23: Servicing Single Houses (and ancillary development) in Rural AreasRP 5-24: Ribbon DevelopmentParagraph 5.3.6 (CDP Rural Housing Policy approach)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a 177.81sqm two-storey dwelling and a 49.14sqm garage on a 0.37-hectare site in Trantstown, Co. Cork. The site is located in a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. Cork County Council initially granted permission, which was subsequently appealed by a third party on grounds of inadequate site suitability, ribbon development, and potential for surface water flooding. The Inspector's assessment focused on the applicant's compliance with rural housing polic...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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