22/6591

Construction of a new part single storey, part two storey, detached dwelling with an attached single storey domestic garage, a new wastewater treatment unit and percolation area, a new site entrance and including all associated site works and associated landscaping.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development contravenes the 'Green Infrastructure' land use zoning and specific objective WG-GC-06 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022, which seeks to maintain an undeveloped buffer between Aghada and industrial lands.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal is contrary to the 'Green Infrastructure' zoning and specific objective WG-GC-06, which aims to preserve a buffer between the built form of Aghada and industrial lands to the west.
  • The development would reduce essential open space and physical separation between the village and industrial areas, while establishing an undesirable precedent for similar future developments.
  • The lack of public infrastructure serving the site makes the proposal an unsustainable form of development within the existing settlement.

Cited Policies (CDP)

WG-GC-06ZU 18-13Cork County Development Plan 2022

Decision Document Summary

The application proposed the construction of a part single-storey, part two-storey detached dwelling at Church Road, Aghada, Co. Cork. The local authority refused permission because the site is located on lands zoned for 'Green Infrastructure' and is subject to a specific objective to maintain a buffer between the village and industrial zones. It was determined that the dwelling would undermine this buffer, lack necessary public infrastructure, and conflict with the strategic planning objectives...
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