Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need in a designated Town Greenbelt area, leading to urban sprawl and the erosion of rural character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate that they meet the specific local housing need criteria required for a dwelling within the 'Town Greenbelt' as set out in Objective RP 5-4.
- The proposed development would result in an inappropriate encroachment upon the openness of the Greenbelt and a loss of rural character in an area already characterized by a notable density of development.
- The proposal materially contravenes Policy Objective RP 5-20 regarding Greenbelts around main towns and is therefore contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-4RP 5-20GB 1-1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a dwelling house, entrance, and private wastewater treatment system at Curraghphadeen, Mallow, Co. Cork. The site is situated within the 'Town Greenbelt' of Mallow, a designation intended to restrict rural housing to specific categories of applicants to prevent urban sprawl. The application was refused primarily because the applicants did not establish a functional local housing need, and the development was deemed to negatively impact the rural character and o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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