Core Refusal Reason
Substandard and haphazard development due to inadequate infrastructural servicing, poor access, and lack of comprehensive site planning within the settlement boundary.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal represents a haphazard and substandard development due to the restricted red line boundary and absence of blue line lands, which fails to provide for adequate infrastructure and a suitable standard of access.
- The development would result in limited residential amenity for future occupants and compromises the overall sustainable development potential of the site as a whole.
- The application materially contravenes County Development Plan policies regarding Structurally Weak Rural Areas, building design, and the delivery of quality, inclusive places.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-8PL 3-1PL 3-3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single dwelling and attached garage on vacant lands within the settlement boundary of Ballydesmond, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the application because the development was deemed haphazard and poorly integrated, failing to demonstrate sufficient control over the lands necessary to provide adequate access and services. Consequently, the project was found to compromise the future development potential of the site and contravene multiple policy obje...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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