Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and would lead to the erosion of the Metropolitan Greenbelt through haphazard development and visual injury to the landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would contribute to urban sprawl and the erosion of the Metropolitan Greenbelt's rural character, undermining its specific purpose for agriculture, open space, and biodiversity.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate an exceptional housing need to reside in this specific rural area, which is under significant development pressure as per the County Development Plan.
- The siting, height, and design of the proposed dwelling and garage would create a discordant feature that fails to integrate into the landscape and harms the visual and scenic amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-12RP 5-13RP 5-14RP 5-3GI 14-9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a dwelling house and domestic garage at Kilnaglory, Ballincollig, a location situated within the Cork Metropolitan Greenbelt. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the site is in an un-zoned and un-serviced rural area where development must be restricted to prevent urban sprawl and preserve the landscape. The decision highlights that the applicant did not meet the 'exceptional housing need' criteria required for this high-pressure z...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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