Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and unacceptable visual impact on the rural landscape due to extensive hedgerow removal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extensive removal of hedgerows and trees required to achieve safe sight distances would significantly alter the rural landscape and detract from the visual amenity of the area.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links as required for a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence'.
- The proposed development would contravene specific objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 regarding sustainable rural housing and landscape protection.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-9RP 5-4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a dwelling house at Ballynaglogh East, Carrignavar, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the application on two primary grounds: first, the environmental and visual damage caused by the substantial loss of trees and hedgerows needed for road safety sightlines; and second, the applicant's failure to meet the strict local housing need criteria for an area designated as being under strong urban influence. Consequently, the development was deemed contrary to th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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