Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its prominent location in a High Value Landscape, inappropriate siting and scale, lack of connection to public water infrastructure, and negative impact on the visual amenities and character of Goleen village.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to meet the high standards of siting and design required for High Value Landscapes, resulting in a negative impact on the visual and scenic amenities of the built and natural environment.
- The proposed scale and layout of three dwellings on large sites are out of keeping with the existing character and development pattern of Goleen village.
- The lack of a connection to the Uisce Éireann water supply network, combined with the site's prominent nature, renders the proposal contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-9HE 16-21
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline planning permission for three dwellinghouses at Callaros Eighter, Goleen, Co. Cork, located within the village development boundary and a designated High Value Landscape. The local authority refused the proposal because the prominent siting, scale, and layout were deemed incompatible with the village's character and detrimental to its scenic amenities. Additionally, the development failed to demonstrate a connection to the public water supply and was found to cont...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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