Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to the applicants' failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need for the 'City Hinterland' area, non-compliance with housing restrictions within the Airport Safeguard Area, and concerns regarding excessive development density and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants are considered urban residents and have not demonstrated a conclusive economic or social need to live in a rural area under strong urban influence as required by Objective 3.13.
- The site is located within the Airport Safeguard Area where there is a presumption against new housing except for those actively involved in farming, which does not apply to the applicants.
- The proposed development would exacerbate the 'creeping urbanisation' of the locality, undermine the greenbelt's function, and create a traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines at the shared entrance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 3.13 (Rural Generated Housing)Objective 11.9 (One-Off Housing)Section 3.53Section 3.54Land Use Zoning 20 (City Hinterland)Objective 10.54 (Airport Safeguard Area)Section 10.195Section 10.196Objective 11.10 (Design and Landscaping)Section 11.254 (Water and Wastewater Networks)
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to the demolition of existing dog kennels and the construction of a 4-bedroom detached dormer dwelling with a new septic tank and percolation area at Lehenagh More, Farmers Cross, Cork. The 0.26-hectare site is located south of Cork City in a rural area characterized by elevated one-off housing development near Cork Airport. The Inspector's assessment highlights that the site is zoned 'City Hinterland' in the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028, which necessitates a stri...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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