Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate rural housing need, excessive density/linear development, and non-compliant wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to the local area as required for a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence.
- The development would exacerbate existing density issues and linear development patterns, leading to haphazard growth and excessive tree removal for sightlines.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system is non-compliant with the EPA Code of Practice 2021, posing a risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-4RP 5-22RP 5-23
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new dwelling, garage, and wastewater system at Old Park, Shanacloyne, Bandon, Co. Cork. The site is located within a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicants did not establish a specific rural housing need, the project would contribute to undesirable linear development and density levels, and the proposed drainage infrastructure failed to meet environmental health standards....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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