Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its negative impact on the rural landscape, the removal of extensive hedgerows, and its unsuitable siting on a rocky outcrop which contravenes development plan objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would materially contravene Objective GI 14-9 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 by necessitating the removal of extensive hedgerows and failing to meet high standards of siting and design.
- The location of the site on a rocky outcrop within an agricultural field would result in an unduly obtrusive and haphazard feature in the rural landscape.
- The proposed dwelling would be injurious to the visual amenities of the area and is therefore contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective GI 14-9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the construction of a dwelling and associated site works at Cooldaniel, Toames, Macroom, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the proposal on the grounds that it would materially contravene the Cork County Development Plan 2022 regarding the protection of boundary treatments and hedgerows. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the specific siting on a rocky outcrop would create an obtrusive, haphazard development that would negatively impact...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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