Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a 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' as defined by the Cork County Development Plan 2014.
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove they meet the specific rural housing need criteria required for this location.
- 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)
RCI 4-2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the construction of a dwelling house and domestic garage at Cloghduff, Cloghduv, Co. Cork. The site is located in a rural area classified as being under strong urban influence, where strict housing need criteria apply. The application was refused because the applicants did not demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in accordance with Policy Objective RCI 4-2 of the Cork County Development Plan 2014, making the development inconsistent with local pla...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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