Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in a designated 'Tourism and Rural Diversification Area' as required by the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of social or economic links to the area to justify a rural-generated housing need.
- The site is located in a 'Tourism and Rural Diversification Area' where housing is restricted to specific categories of applicants to ensure sustainable development.
- The proposal materially contravenes Objective RP 5-5 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 and is contrary to the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new single-storey dwelling, a detached garage, and a sewage treatment system at Ardra, Union Hall, Co. Cork. The site is situated within a 'Tourism and Rural Diversification Area' under the Cork County Development Plan 2022. The application was refused because the Planning Authority determined that the applicant did not meet the necessary housing need criteria, specifically failing to comply with Objective RP 5-5 regarding the restriction of rural housing to ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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