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Permission for construction of a new two storey dwelling including new site entrance, on site waste water treatment plant, associated site works and alterations and widening of existing entrance from the public road to provide new entrance and access road and new entrance to serve the existing dwelling, all similar to that permitted under Cork County Council reference 18/07335.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a genuine and justifiable rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban pressure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of an exceptional, genuine, and justifiable need for housing in a rural area under strong urban pressure.
  • The proposed development is contrary to the rural housing policies and criteria set out in the Cork City Development Plan 2022 and the National Planning Framework.
  • The proposal fails to meet the requirements for sustainable rural housing as defined in Policy Objective 11.9 and conflicts with Objective 3.13, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective 11.9Objective 3.13Cork City Development Plan 2022National Policy Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework (2018)

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Conor Kingston, sought permission for the construction of a new two-storey dwelling, an on-site waste water treatment plant, and associated site works at Ballyorban, Douglas, Cork. The proposal also included alterations to the existing entrance to serve both the new and existing dwellings, similar to a previously permitted development. Cork City Council refused the application on the grounds that the applicant did not demonstrate a sufficient rural-generated housing need for a sit...
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