Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission as the development complies with the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically regarding rural housing need criteria and the technical requirements for on-site wastewater treatment, ensuring no danger to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant meets the rural housing need criteria under Objective RP 5-4 as the son of a local farmer building a first home on the family farm.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system and polishing filter are technically sufficient and comply with the minimum separation distances from sensitive receptors prescribed by the EPA Code of Practice 2021.
- The development would not endanger public health or lead to significant environmental pollution, subject to compliance with standard planning conditions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028Policy Objective RP 5-4Town Greenbelts (GB 1-1)Section 5.11: Replacement of Rural DwellingsParagraph 5.11.2Objective RP 5-2Objective RP 5-25Objective RP 5-29Paragraph 5.6.6Paragraph 5.6.7Objective RP 5-23: Servicing Single Houses (and ancillary development) in Rural Areas
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a planning application for the demolition of a derelict cottage and the construction of a new 210 sq.m dwelling and 47 sq.m detached garage at Tubbrid, Minane Bridge, Carrigaline, Co. Cork. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence and within a Town Greenbelt. A third-party appeal by neighboring residents raised significant concerns regarding the potential contamination of a private spring well (St. Brigid's Well) located downslope ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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