Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends granting permission because the development is situated within the defined development boundary of Courtmacsherry, adheres to the consolidation objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028, and is supported by a wastewater treatment plant with sufficient spare capacity, regardless of separate operational maintenance issues.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is consistent with the strategic aims for Courtmacsherry to encourage village consolidation and permanent housing occupancy.
- While there are reported malodour issues at the wastewater treatment plant, these are operational matters for Uisce Éireann and do not preclude development given the plant has a headroom capacity of 592 pe.
- The development will not have a significant adverse impact on the visual amenities of the High Value Landscape or the residential amenities of adjoining properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028Objective DB-01 (Development Boundary Objectives for Courtmacsherry)High Value Landscape (HVL) area policiesWater Management policies
Decision Document Summary
The proposal consists of 4 detached four-bedroom houses on a 0.368-hectare site at Woodpoint, Courtmacsherry, Co. Cork. The site is located within the village boundary and a designated High Value Landscape. A third-party appeal raised concerns regarding existing malodour issues at the local wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and potential public health risks. The Inspector determined that the WWTP was completed in 2019 and has ample capacity for the development. The inspector argued that the odou...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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