Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in a designated 'Tourism and Rural Diversification Area'.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to this specific rural area.
- The proposal does not meet the specific housing need criteria for a dwelling at this location as set out in Objective RP 5-5 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
- The development, including the temporary permission for an unauthorised yurt, would materially contravene the sustainable rural housing policies of the Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-5
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a dwelling house and septic tank, including a proposal for temporary permission for an existing unauthorised yurt structure at Gortyowen, Glandore. The site is located within a 'Tourism and Rural Diversification Area' as defined by the Cork County Development Plan 2022. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of a genuine rural housing need, thereby failing to comply with Objective RP 5-5 and t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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