26/1035

Permission for the construction of new dormer style dwelling house with changes in design and layout to that granted under planning ref number 06/7524, construction of new double domestic garage and waste water treatment system, also construction of new vehicular entrance together with all other ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed dwelling is visually obtrusive and fails to integrate into the rural landscape due to its scale, design, and exposed location.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale, design, and bulk of the dwelling fail to respect the character and tradition of the rural area.
  • The proposed structure would be a visually obtrusive and dominant feature on an exposed site.
  • The development fails to integrate with the rural landscape, contradicting specific objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RP 5-22GI 14-9HE 16-21

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a new dormer-style dwelling at Barleyfield, Kilbrittain, Co. Cork. The proposal was refused by the Planning Authority because the dwelling's scale, height, and external finish were deemed inappropriate for the exposed rural site. The authority concluded that the development would be visually dominant and fail to respect the local character, thereby violating several objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 regarding landscape integration and rura...
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