Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling would have a detrimental visual impact on a designated High Value Landscape due to its bulk and failure to integrate with the elevated site context.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design fails to respect the established local character and the site's specific designation as a High Value Landscape.
- The external bulk and weak architectural appearance of the dwelling result in a visual conflict with the sensitive, elevated topography of the site.
- The development would negatively affect the scenic amenities of the area, contradicting the sustainable development objectives of the Cork County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Cork County Development Plan 2014
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the construction of a dwelling house and associated site works at Annmount Lackenroe, Glounthaune, Co. Cork. The site is located on elevated ground within an area designated as a High Value Landscape. The application was refused because the proposed structure's design and scale were deemed incompatible with the sensitive landscape, posing a significant threat to the visual and scenic amenities of the region as protected under the Cork County Development Plan 2014....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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