Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes disorderly backland and haphazard development that would result in excessive suburban-style density in a rural area, negatively impacting local amenities and setting an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents disorderly backland and haphazard growth that is inconsistent with the established rural pattern and site configuration.
- The proposal would result in an excessive density of suburban-style development in a rural area, causing injury to the amenities of existing dwellings.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent and directly conflict with specific rural housing and landscape objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2014.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RCI 6-1GI 6-1HE 4-6
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a dwelling house and the installation of a wastewater treatment unit at Courtbrack, Blarney, Co. Cork. The planning authority refused the proposal due to its backland location and relationship with existing structures, concluding that it would lead to haphazard development and excessive suburban-style density in a rural setting. The decision noted that the project would harm the residential amenities of the area and fail to comply with County Developm...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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