Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate local rural housing need and potential significant environmental impact on a European site without a required Natura Impact Statement.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the qualifying criteria for local rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence as required by Policy Objective RP 5-4.
- The proposed development involves in-stream works and has direct hydrological connections to the Blackwater River SAC, necessitating a Natura Impact Statement which was not submitted.
- The Planning Authority is legally precluded from granting permission as an outline application cannot be made for development requiring a Natura Impact Statement under Article 236 (1) of the Planning and Development Regulations.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-4WM 11-11WM 11-12
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a dormer dwelling house, domestic garage, and a new vehicular entrance at Toureen North, Burnfort, Mallow. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence. The application was refused because the applicant did not meet the rural housing need criteria set out in the Cork County Development Plan 2022. Additionally, the development posed potential risks to the Blackwater River SAC due to necessary in-stream works and hy...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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