Core Refusal Reason
The proposed commercial use is out of character with the surrounding area and materially contravenes Green Belt protection policies in the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and commercial nature of the bus storage and maintenance facility are incompatible with the character of the surrounding area and would negatively impact the amenities of adjoining properties.
- The site is located within the Cork Metropolitan Green Belt, where development is strictly reserved for agriculture, open space, recreation, and biodiversity enhancement.
- The proposal represents a material contravention of Objective RCI 5:3 of the Cork County Development Plan 2014 by introducing an inappropriate commercial development into a protected greenbelt zone.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RCI 5:3
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a change of use for a domestic garage in Castleredmond, Midleton, to facilitate the storage and maintenance of buses. The local authority refused the application primarily because the commercial scale of the operation is unsuitable for its residential and rural context, posing a threat to local amenities. Additionally, the site is situated within the Cork Metropolitan Green Belt; the proposed development was found to materially contravene Objective RCI 5:3 of the Cork Cou...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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