Core Planning Reasoning
The application was refused because the applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need under Objective RP 5-4 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically due to prior residential property ownership, and because the proposal would result in an excessive density of development that would erode the rural character of a high-sensitivity landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants do not meet the rural housing need criteria because they previously owned a residential property in the UK, which conflicts with the requirement for the proposal to be a first home for permanent occupation under Objective RP 5-4.
- The development would contribute to an excessive density of housing in the 'Broad Fertile Lowland Valleys', a landscape of high sensitivity with limited capacity to assimilate further development.
- The proposed dwelling would exacerbate the erosion of rural landscape character and set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in an area under strong urban influence.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RP 5-1Objective RP 5-2Objective RP 5-4Objective RP 5-9Objective RP 5-24Objective GI 14-9Section 5.4.4Section 5.6.3Section 14.8.5
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a planning appeal for a 194.2sqm single-storey bungalow and a wastewater treatment plant on a 0.21ha site in Killaminoge, Innishannon, Co. Cork. The site is a brownfield location containing dilapidated farm structures and is situated in a rural area under 'Strong Urban Influence.' While the Planning Authority initially granted permission, the Inspector recommended refusal following third-party appeals. The primary arguments centered on the applicants' failure to meet rural h...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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