Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling is considered inappropriate in design and scale for its elevated, exposed rural site, resulting in a visually obtrusive development that fails to integrate with the landscape and constitutes skyline development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dwelling's elevated siting, excessive scale, and lack of natural screening would create a dominant and incongruous feature that fails to respect the rural character of the area.
- The proposal constitutes skyline development that breaks the horizon when viewed from the public road, failing to integrate with the natural topography of the receiving environment.
- The development materially contravenes specific objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 regarding landscape character, visual amenity, and sustainable rural design.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-22GI 14-9HE 16-21
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a new detached dwelling, garage, and store at Templebryan South, Clonakilty. The Planning Authority refused the application because the proposed site is on an elevated and exposed rural location where the dwelling would appear as a dominant and incongruous feature. Due to its height, finished floor level, and lack of screening, the development was deemed to be a visually prominent form of skyline development that fails to respect the character of the lan...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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