Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the visual impact of the dwelling on an elevated, exposed site and the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is inappropriately sited on an elevated and steeply sloping site, leading to significant visual obtrusion and a failure to integrate into the rural landscape.
- The development would materially contravene specific landscape and heritage objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 by detracting from the area's scenic amenities.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a genuine rural-generated housing need as required for development within a Transitional Rural Area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-22GI 14-9 (a)GI 14-9 (c)GI 14-9 (d)HE 16-21 (a)HE 16-21 (d)RP 5-7
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a dwelling and associated site works at Kippagh, Dunmanway, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the proposal on two primary grounds: firstly, the site's elevated and exposed nature would result in a visually obtrusive development that fails to respect the natural topography or integrate into the rural landscape; and secondly, the applicant did not demonstrate a specific rural-generated housing need required for this Transitional Rural Area under the Co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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