Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling's scale and design are incompatible with the rural landscape, resulting in a visually obtrusive development that fails to integrate with the local character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, design, form, bulk, and height of the dwelling fail to respect the character, pattern, and tradition of the existing rural environment.
- The development would create a visually obtrusive and dominant feature that seriously detracts from the visual amenities of the area.
- The proposal fails to integrate appropriately into the rural landscape, thereby contravening specific objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-22GI 14-9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new dwellinghouse, car port, garage, and associated services at Gaggan, Bandon, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the proposal primarily due to design concerns, noting that the excessive scale and bulk of the building would not harmonize with the rural setting. Consequently, the development was deemed to be a visually dominant intrusion that conflicts with the landscape protection and siting objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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