Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development contravenes the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding housing in the City Hinterland and would lead to an unsustainable overconcentration of one-off housing in an un-serviced rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal contravenes specific criteria for single houses in the City Hinterland as set out in the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028, failing to protect rural amenity and agricultural development.
- The development would contribute to an excessive density and overconcentration of one-off housing in an un-serviced rural area that is not zoned for residential use.
- The proposed dwelling is considered haphazard in nature and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.53Section 3.54Objective ZO 20.4
Decision Document Summary
Rachel Lyons applied for permission to construct a detached two-storey dwelling house, garage, and associated site works at Carhoo, Rathpeacon, Cork. Cork City Council refused the application on the grounds that it contravenes the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically policies protecting the City Hinterland. The Planning Authority concluded that the proposal would result in an overconcentration of one-off housing in an un-serviced rural area, representing a haphazard form of develop...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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