Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development and result in an excessive density of housing in a rural area, contrary to County Development Plan policy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would contribute to an undesirable level of linear development and exacerbate ribbon development along this specific stretch of roadway.
- The development would result in an excessive density of housing in a rural area, which would be injurious to the character and preservation of the rural environment.
- Granting permission would lead to demands for the uneconomic provision of public services and set an undesirable precedent for similar developments on neighboring lands.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RCI 6-3
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, and site entrance at Lissard, Burnfort, Mallow, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the site is located in an area already under pressure from residential development. The decision maker concluded that the project would intensify ribbon development and contravene Policy RCI 6-3 of the County Development Plan. Ultimately, the proposal was deemed contrary to the proper pl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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