Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet rural housing need criteria in a Greenbelt area, lacks essential archaeological and flood risk assessments, and constitutes an incongruous suburban-style development in a high-value landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need as required by Policy Objective RP 5-3 for development within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt.
- The development is located in a high-risk flood zone and lacked both a required Justification Test and an archaeological impact assessment to ensure the protection of heritage and public health.
- The proposed layout and density represent an incongruous suburban-style cluster that would detrimentally impact the visual amenity of the High Value Landscape and set an unacceptable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-3HE 16-5WM 11-15WM 11-16WM 11-17RP 5-22
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of four two-storey dwellings and detached garages at Corbally North, Glanmire, a site located within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt and a High Value Landscape. Cork County Council refused the application on multiple grounds, primarily citing the lack of demonstrated rural housing need and the absence of critical archaeological and flood risk documentation. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the suburban nature of the development would be v...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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