Core Refusal Reason
The development materially contravenes the 'City Hinterland' zoning objective by expanding a non-conforming industrial use in a rural area, failing to meet development plan standards, and creating a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal represents an unreasonable expansion of a non-conforming use that materially contravenes the ZO 20 City Hinterland zoning objective to protect rural amenity and agriculture.
- The application failed to demonstrate compliance with the specific requirements for the intensification of industrial uses set out in sections 11.176, 11.178, and 11.179 of the Development Plan.
- The addition of a new industrial access onto a busy regional road would lead to a proliferation of entrances and create a significant traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ZO 20 City HinterlandSection 11.176Section 11.178Section 11.179Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Tom Harte, sought permission for entrance modifications, a new driveway, and the retention of a 278 sq.m building for milking machine parts assembly at Ballinvriskig, Whites Cross, Cork. Cork City Council refused the application on the grounds that the industrial development is incompatible with the 'City Hinterland' zoning, which prioritizes rural amenity and agriculture. Additionally, the proposal failed to meet technical development standards and was considered a traffic hazard...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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