22/4683

Change of use of 2 no. existing single storey agricultural buildings currently used for agricultural storage to a single combined dwelling house. The development will also include the installation of a new wastewater treatment unit and percolation area, including all associated site works.

Refused

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 applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to the specific local rural area.
  • The applicant's primary connection was determined to be with the town of Midleton rather than the rural location of the proposed development.
  • The proposal conflicts with settlement policies RCI 2-1 and RCI 4-2 and would set an undesirable precedent for development outside established development boundaries.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RCI 4-2RCI 2-1

Decision Document Summary

The application proposed the change of use of two existing single-storey agricultural buildings into a dwelling unit at Whitewell Cross, Rostellan, Midleton. The site is situated within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as designated by the Cork County Development Plan 2014. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the applicant did not meet the specific criteria for rural housing need, as their primary social and economic links were to the town of Midleton ra...
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