Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate development within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt that would exacerbate ribbon development and negatively impact the rural landscape character through incongruous design.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would lead to an unwarranted concentration of suburban-style ribbon development within the Metropolitan Greenbelt, undermining its purpose of preventing urban sprawl.
- The proposal contravenes specific policy objectives aimed at protecting strategic undeveloped gaps and valley sides between greenbelt settlements.
- The siting, scale, and design of the dwelling are deemed visually obtrusive and incompatible with the existing rural character and landscape amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-12RP 5-13RP 5-14RP 5-24RP 14-16HE 16-21GI 14-9
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposed the construction of a new dwelling house at Hilltown, Carrigaline, Co. Cork, a location situated within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt and an area under strong development pressure. The planning authority refused permission on the grounds that the development would contribute to excessive density and ribbon development, thereby eroding the rural character and violating greenbelt preservation policies. Furthermore, the proposed structure was found to be visually incongruou...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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