Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet rural housing need criteria in the City Hinterland and would contribute to an overconcentration of one-off housing in an unserviced rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the exceptional housing need criteria required for a single house in the City Hinterland under the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed development is contrary to the protection of rural amenity and the development of agriculture in the City Hinterland.
- The proposal would lead to an excessive density and overconcentration of residential development in a rural area lacking public sewerage infrastructure, contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.53Section 3.34Objective 11.13Hinterland Objectives
Decision Document Summary
Gearoid O Sullivan sought permission to construct a new dwelling, relocate a vehicular entrance, and install two wastewater treatment units at Cuan Baoi, Ballinveiltig, Curraheen, Cork. The site is located within the City Hinterland, an area where residential development is strictly controlled. Cork City Council refused the application because the applicant did not meet the exceptional housing need criteria and the proposal would result in an overconcentration of unserviced one-off housing, ther...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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