Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its adverse visual impact on the landscape and the applicants' failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The elevated nature of the site would result in a prominent and obtrusive skyline development that seriously detracts from the visual amenities and rural character of the area.
- The proposed development contravenes policy objective GI 6-1, which seeks to protect the natural environment, skylines, and ridgelines from inappropriate development.
- The applicants failed to demonstrate that they meet the rural-generated housing need criteria required for a dwelling in a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence'.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 6-1RCI 4-2
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed the construction of a new dwelling house at Corran Waterfall, Co. Cork, situated on an elevated site within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. The local authority refused the application because the development would form a highly prominent feature on the landscape, resulting in undesirable skyline development that violates landscape protection policies. Furthermore, the applicants did not provide sufficient evidence to satisfy the rural housing need ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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