Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence' where settlement policy restrictions require applicants to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of social or economic links to the local rural area to satisfy the requirements of Objective RP 5-4 of the County Development Plan 2022.
- Granting permission would contravene established planning policy and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a dwelling house, vehicular entrance, and waste water treatment unit at Twopothouse Td, Hazelwood, Mallow, Co Cork. The application was refused by the Planning Authority as the site is situated in a rural area under strong urban influence. The applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need based on social or economic ties to the specific locality, thus failing to meet the criteria set out in Objective RP 5-4 of the Cork...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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