21/523

Change of use of part of existing storage shed to use as dwelling ancillary to neighbouring castle. Works include upgrding existing structure to provide new thermally insulated envelope with door and window openings, extending existing roof to provide covered parking bay, replacement of cladding with metal sheet walls and roof over new insulated masonry base, timber windows and doors and associated siteworks including provision of septic tank and percolation area

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a substantiated local rural housing need within a designated Tourism and Rural Diversification Area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The site is located within a High Value Landscape Area and a 'Tourism and Rural Diversification Area' where development is restricted to those with an established local rural housing need.
  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the criteria for an exception to the restrictions on new dwellings in this sensitive rural location.
  • The development would materially contravene the objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2014 and the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RCI 2-2RCI 4-3

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the change of use of part of an existing storage shed at Rincolisky Castle, Church Cross, to an ancillary dwelling. The site is situated within a High Value Landscape Area and a 'Tourism and Rural Diversification Area' under the Cork County Development Plan 2014. The application was refused because the applicant did not demonstrate a specific local rural housing need, which is a requirement for new residential development in this area to ensure sustainable development and p...
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