21/6538

The change of use of a single storey disused stone farm building to a dwelling house to include alterations to elevations of the said stone farm building along with a new single storey dwelling extension linked to the said stone farm building, a new treatment unit with percolation area, a new vehicular entrance and all associated site works.

Refused

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 applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to the specific local rural area.
  • The proposed development conflicts with settlement policies RCI 2-1 and RCI 4-2 of the Cork County Development Plan 2014 (as amended).
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments outside of designated development boundaries, contrary to proper planning.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RCI 4-2RCI 2-1

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the change of use of a disused single-storey stone farm building into a dwelling at Ballybranagan, Cloyne, Co. Cork. Situated within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence', the application was refused as the Planning Authority determined that the applicants did not meet the criteria for a rural-generated housing need. Although the building may have had historical residential use, this use had ceased, and the proposal was found to be in conflict with the Cork County Dev...
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