Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development fails to meet the specific criteria for rural-generated one-off housing in the City Hinterland, particularly regarding the minimum landholding size and proximity to the city development boundary.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The landholding size of 24.47 hectares is below the 30-hectare minimum requirement specified in Paragraph 3.53 of the Development Plan.
- The subject site is located within meters of the Cork City development boundary, failing to meet the criteria for housing considered outside designated villages.
- The proposal is contrary to the City Hinterland zoning objective (ZO 20), which seeks to protect rural amenity and provide for agricultural development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 3Objective 11.9ZO 20ZO 20.4Paragraph 3.53Section 3.34Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline planning permission for a dwelling house, effluent treatment system, and new entrance at Lower Killeens, Cork. The site is situated within the 'City Hinterland' (ZO 20) and is in immediate proximity to the Cork City development boundary. Cork City Council refused the application because the proposal failed to satisfy the criteria for one-off rural housing set out in the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically noting that the landholding was under the 30...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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