Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in a 'Stronger Rural Area' as required by the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within a 'Stronger Rural Area' where residential development is restricted to applicants who can demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of social or economic links to the specific local rural area to satisfy the criteria for a housing need category.
- The proposed development is contrary to Objective RP 5-6 of the County Development Plan 2022 and would conflict with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-6
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a two-storey dwelling house and the amendment of an existing entrance at Ballindillanig, Churchtown, Mallow, Co. Cork. The site is situated in a 'Stronger Rural Area' where settlement policy restrictions apply to prevent urban-generated housing. The application was refused because the Planning Authority determined that the applicant did not meet the requirements of Objective RP 5-6 of the County Development Plan 2022, as they failed to prove a genuine ru...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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