Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its excessive scale and inappropriate design on an elevated site, which would negatively impact the visual amenities and character of the landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dwellinghouse is considered an unduly obtrusive feature in the landscape due to the elevated and exposed nature of the site and the scale of the building.
- The proposal materially contravenes policy objectives aimed at protecting skylines and ridgelines and ensuring high standards of siting and design.
- The design, scale, and material finishes are out of character with the existing residential pattern and fail to respect the local tradition and built forms.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-9RP 5-22
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a dwellinghouse, domestic garage, and wastewater system at Corran, Waterfall, Co. Cork. The proposal was refused by the local authority primarily because the elevated and exposed nature of the site, combined with the scale and design of the house, would result in a visually obtrusive development. The planning authority determined that the project fails to integrate into the landscape, contravenes specific Cork County Development Plan policies regarding skyl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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