Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling is inappropriately sited on an exposed and elevated site, resulting in a visually obtrusive skyline feature that fails to integrate into the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to respect the character, pattern, and tradition of the existing rural area and built forms.
- Due to the exposed and locally elevated nature of the site, the dwelling would create a visually obtrusive skyline feature that detracts from the area's visual amenities.
- The proposal fails to integrate appropriately with the rural landscape and is therefore contrary to the specific landscape objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-22GI 14-9
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed the construction of a dwellinghouse and associated site works at Burrane, Timoleague, Co. Cork. The local authority refused permission on the grounds that the site is too exposed and elevated to accommodate the development without causing significant visual harm. The Planning Authority concluded that the house would form a discordant skyline feature, failing to meet the rural integration and design standards set out in Objectives RP 5-22 and GI 14-9 of the Cork...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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