Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in a designated Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need or compliance with the specific eligibility criteria for housing in this location.
- The proposed development would materially contravene policy objective RP 5-4 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 regarding rural housing need.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments 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 and domestic garage with associated site works at Kilmartin Lower, Donoughmore, Co. Cork. The site is located within a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence' as defined by the Cork County Development Plan 2022, where housing is restricted to those with specific social or economic links to the locality. The application was refused because the applicant did not satisfy the Planning Authority that they met the criteria for a genuine rura...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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