Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is situated within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence and Town Greenbelts' as defined by the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The applicant has failed to provide sufficient evidence to satisfy the rural-generated housing need criteria required for a dwelling in this specific rural category.
- The proposed development would contravene the policy objectives of the County Development Plan and would be contrary to 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 single-storey dwelling and detached garage at Gortigrenane, Minane Bridge, Co. Cork. The application was refused by the local authority primarily because the site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence where strict housing need criteria apply. Under Policy Objective RP 5-4 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028, the applicant did not demonstrate a sufficient rural-based justification for a new house at this location, leading to ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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