Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes ribbon development and would lead to haphazard development by creating an infill site in a rural area already under density pressure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate the density of development in the area and contribute to ribbon development.
- The proposal contravenes Objective RCI 6-3 of the Cork County Development Plan 2014 regarding the presumption against ribbon development.
- The layout would create an undesirable infill site to the south, leading to haphazard development in a rural location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RCI 6-3
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, garage, and sewerage system at Rathard, Aherla, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the development would exacerbate existing ribbon development in the area, in direct conflict with Objective RCI 6-3 of the Cork County Development Plan 2014. Furthermore, the authority determined that the proposal would create an awkward infill site to the south, resulting in haphazard development and excessive de...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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