Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would be visually obtrusive and fail to integrate into the sensitive High Value Landscape due to its elevated and exposed location.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is highly elevated and exposed within a High Value Landscape, lacking any natural screening to mitigate the visual impact of a new structure.
- The proposed dormer dwelling fails to integrate with the natural folds of the terrain or existing building patterns, making it an unsuitable site within the family holding.
- The development would materially contravene specific County Development Plan objectives designed to protect the sensitive character of the coast and rural scenic amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-22GI 14-9HE 16-21HE 26-21
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a dwelling house and waste water treatment system at Reagh, Kilcrohane, Bantry, Co. Cork. The application was refused by the local authority because the subject site is located in a highly elevated and exposed High Value Landscape devoid of screening. The planning authority concluded that the development would be visually obtrusive, fail to respect the coastal character, and contravene multiple landscape protection objectives of the Cork County Development Plan...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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