Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in a Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence as required by the Cork County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish an exceptional rural-generated housing need or sufficient social and economic links to this specific local rural area.
- The proposal does not comply with the eligibility criteria for rural housing as defined under Development Plan Objective RP 5-4 of the Cork County Development Plan (2022).
- Granting permission would materially contravene the County Development Plan, set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, and undermine 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 dwellinghouse, domestic garage, and a new entrance at Derry Berrings, Co. Cork. The site is located within a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence,' a designation intended to manage significant urban pressure for rural housing. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need or compliance with the specific eligibility criteria set out in Objective RP 5-4 of the Cork Co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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