Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling would have a visually overbearing impact on the adjacent property due to its proximity and elevated ground level, failing to respect the established character and pattern of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proximity of the proposed dwelling to the northern boundary and its elevated position would create a significant visually overbearing effect on the neighboring property at No. 20 Meadow Grove.
- The development fails to comply with Objective HE 16-21 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022, which requires new buildings to respect the character, pattern, and tradition of existing built forms.
- The proposal would detract from the visual amenities of the area and seriously injure the residential amenities of nearby properties, representing unsustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HE 16-21
Decision Document Summary
This application sought planning permission for the construction of a new single-storey dwelling through the subdivision of an existing residential site at Meadow Grove, Mallow, Co. Cork. The proposal was refused primarily because the site's configuration and significantly higher ground level relative to the adjacent property to the north would result in an overbearing visual impact. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the design did not respect the established character and patt...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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