Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its prominent and exposed ridge-top location, excessive site excavation, and inappropriate design, which would result in a detrimental visual impact on the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey dwelling is located on an open and exposed ridge site, leading to a prominent and incongruous form of development that represents haphazard rural housing.
- The project involves excessive site excavation and a distant access arrangement from the public road that would cause visual scarring and detract from the character and visual amenity of the area.
- The development fails to meet high standards of siting and design, materially contravening objectives RP 5-22 and GI 14-9 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 and setting an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-22GI 14-9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new domestic dwelling and garage at Clonclud, Kilnamartyra, Macroom, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the application primarily because the proposed two-storey house was sited on an exposed ridge, requiring significant excavation and a long access route. It was determined that the development would be visually intrusive, represent haphazard rural housing, and fail to respect the landscape character, thereby contravening specific objectives of the Cor...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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