Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and was deemed visually obtrusive due to its scale, design, and elevated site location.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development's scale, bulk, and design on an elevated site would create a highly obtrusive feature, negatively impacting the visual amenities and landscape character of the area.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need as required for areas designated as being under Strong Urban Influence.
- As the applicant already owns and resides in a dwelling on the same landholding which was previously granted permission for redevelopment, the necessity for an additional dwelling was not established.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-22GI 14-9PL 3-5RP 5-4GB 1-1
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a new dwelling house and domestic garage at Clonmoyle East, Aghabullogue, Co. Cork. The site is situated in a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and occupies an elevated position. The Planning Authority refused permission on two primary grounds: firstly, that the design and scale of the house would be visually detrimental to the landscape; and secondly, that the applicant did not meet the criteria for rural housing need, specifically noting tha...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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