Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is considered haphazard and disorderly, negatively impacting a designated scenic route and the rural character of the area while failing to meet required siting and design standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The layout and configuration of the site would result in haphazard and disorderly development that detracts from the rural environment and character.
- The proposal fails to meet high standards of siting and design required for a location along a designated scenic route.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, contradicting policies aimed at preserving the landscape and built form tradition.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-22GI 14-9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new detached dwelling and associated structures at Curraghavoe, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork, situated along a designated scenic route. The local authority refused the proposal on the grounds that the site layout and existing development levels would lead to disorderly development, harming the rural character and amenities of the area. The decision emphasizes that the project fails to align with Cork County Development Plan policies RP 5-22 and GI 14-9, which m...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.