Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located in an unserviced rural area outside of an established settlement boundary, which materially contravenes policy regarding the appropriate location for holiday accommodation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is situated within the curtilage of a private dwelling in a rural area that lies outside of any established settlement boundary.
- The proposal materially contravenes Policy Objective TO 10-11 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022, which requires holiday accommodation to be located within established settlements.
- Granting permission in an unserviced rural location away from facilities would set an undesirable precedent and conflict with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
TO 10-11
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of four short-term letting accommodation pods to the rear of a private dwelling in Ring, Ballymacoda. The local authority refused the development primarily because the site is located in an unserviced rural area outside of defined settlement boundaries. The decision noted that the proposal fails to align with the Cork County Development Plan 2022, specifically Policy Objective TO 10-11, which directs tourism-related accommodation toward established settl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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