Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need based on social or economic links to the local area as required by the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the required social or economic links to the local rural area for a period exceeding seven years.
- The proposal conflicts with settlement policy RP 5-4 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 regarding Rural Areas Under Strong Urban Influence.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments outside development boundaries and would be contrary to proper planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-4
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new dwelling house, vehicular entrance, and wastewater treatment system at Donickmore, Dungourney, Co. Cork. The site is located within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as defined by the Cork County Development Plan 2022. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of a genuine rural-generated housing need or long-term social/economic ties to the specific locality. Consequently, the d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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