Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling fails to meet the rural housing criteria for the City Hinterland and would lead to excessive density and urban-generated pressure in a protected rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is contrary to sections 3.53 and 3.54 of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028, which set out specific criteria for the assessment of single houses in the City Hinterland.
- The proposal contravenes zoning objectives ZO 20.4 and ZO-20, which are intended to protect rural amenity and provide for the development of agriculture.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, resulting in an excessive density of development in a rural area under strong urban-generated pressure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.53Section 3.54Objective ZO 20.4Objective ZO-20
Decision Document Summary
Kevin Casey sought permission for a storey and a half dwelling, a wastewater treatment system, and a private well at Kiln Road, Killeens, Cork. The site is situated within the City Hinterland, an area designated for the protection of rural character and agricultural use. Cork City Council refused the application because the proposal does not comply with the rural housing criteria of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028. The planning authority determined that the development would undermine t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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