Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is situated within a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence where strict settlement policy restrictions are in place to manage residential development.
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient evidence of a genuine rural-generated housing need based on established social or economic links to the local area.
- The proposal contravenes Objective RCI 4-2 of the County Development Plan 2014 and is therefore contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RCI 4-2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new dwelling house at Kilcranathan, Ballyclough, Co. Cork. The site is located in a rural area identified as being under strong urban influence, where development is restricted to those with a demonstrated local housing need. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicants did not satisfy the criteria for a rural-generated housing need or demonstrate sufficient social or economic ties to the locality as required by Objective RCI 4-2 of t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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