Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its detrimental impact on the landscape character and visual amenity of Clonakilty, conflict with green infrastructure zoning, and adverse effects on the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in obtrusive skyline development on an elevated and exposed site, failing to respect the landscape character and contravening Green Infrastructure objectives (CK-GC-02).
- The extensive groundworks and retaining structures required to accommodate the dwellings and infrastructure on steeply sloping gradients are considered inappropriate for this High Value Landscape.
- The siting and scale of the proposed units would cause significant injury to the residential amenities of the property to the southwest through overlooking, overshadowing, and an overbearing impact.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HE 16-21Objective CK-GC-02
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of four detached dwellings and associated infrastructure on a steeply sloping, elevated site at Desert, Clonakilty. The Planning Authority refused the proposal because it would constitute an obtrusive feature on the skyline, damaging the character of a High Value Landscape and encroaching on protected Green Infrastructure. Additionally, the development was deemed to have a negative impact on the privacy and amenity of existing neighboring residents due ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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