Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to inappropriate siting and design that fails to integrate into the rural landscape, violating County Development Plan policies regarding rural character and architectural tradition.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dwelling's siting lacks natural screening and established boundaries, creating a 'dropped in' effect that constitutes sporadic development and sets an undesirable precedent.
- The architectural design, specifically the fenestration on the gable elevations, is considered muddled and suburban, failing to respect the local built form and tradition.
- The proposal fails to comply with Policy Objective RP 5-22 of the County Development Plan 2022, as it does not appropriately fit into the landscape or preserve the rural environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-22
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a two-storey detached dwelling at Knockmonalea East, Youghal, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the proposal on the grounds that the house would be inappropriately sited without sufficient screening, leading to a sporadic development pattern in a rural area. Furthermore, the design was deemed inconsistent with the local character due to poor fenestration patterns, ultimately failing to meet the standards set out in Policy Objective RP 5-22 of the County ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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