Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence where settlement policy restrictions apply to prevent urban sprawl.
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to this specific local area.
- The proposed development would contravene Objective RP 5-4 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 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 sought permission for a dwelling house, garage, treatment unit, and new entrance at Kilcanway, Killavullen, Mallow, Co. Cork. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence, requiring applicants to prove a specific social or economic necessity to reside in the locality. The Planning Authority refused the application as the documentation submitted did not satisfy the criteria for rural housing need set out in Objective RP 5-4 of the County Devel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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