Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located outside the settlement boundary in a high-value scenic coastal landscape where it would be visually intrusive and contravene multiple development plan objectives regarding landscape protection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located outside the established settlement boundary for Garrettstown/Garrylucas as defined in the Bandon Kinsale Municipal District Local Area Plan 2017.
- The proposed structure would be visually incongruous within a 'high value landscape' and would negatively impact the character of a designated scenic route.
- The development materially contravenes several landscape, heritage, and tourism objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2014, failing to protect the visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RCI 9-1HE 4-6GI 6-1GI 6-2GI 7-2GI 7-3TO 2-1EE 9-1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the construction of a single-storey coffee dock and associated site works at Garrettstown Beach, Kinsale. The site is situated in a sensitive coastal area designated as a high-value landscape and is adjacent to a scenic route. The planning authority refused the application because the site lies outside the settlement boundary and the development would be visually detrimental to the area's scenic character, failing to comply with multiple strategic planning obje...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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