Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt as required by the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located in the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt, which is identified as an area under the strongest urban pressure for rural housing.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to this specific local rural area.
- The development would materially contravene Policy Objective RP 5-3 and set an undesirable precedent for similar development outside of established development boundaries.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new dwelling, vehicle entrance, and private services at Fahydorgan, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. Located within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt, the site is subject to strict planning controls under the Cork County Development Plan 2022. The application was refused because the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of an exceptional rural housing need, meaning the proposal failed to comply with Policy Objective RP 5-3 and was deemed contrary to the proper ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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