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 significant pressure for rural housing exists.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to the local area.
- The proposed development would materially contravene Objective RP 5-4 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new detached dwelling and domestic waste water treatment system at Ballyknock, Ballynoe, Mallow, Co. Cork. The site is situated in a rural area identified as being under strong urban influence, requiring applicants to prove a specific social or economic need to reside in the locality. The Planning Authority refused the application as the documentation submitted did not satisfy the criteria for rural-generated housing need set out in the Cork County Developmen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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