Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling's siting, scale, and design are considered incongruous and would contribute to a pattern of haphazard rural development contrary to local planning policy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's siting, scale, and design are incongruous and fail to respect the character, pattern, and tradition of the existing rural landscape.
- The proposal would exacerbate and consolidate a trend of haphazard rural housing, setting an undesirable precedent for similar future developments in the area.
- The project fails to meet the high standards of siting and design required by Policy Objectives RP 5-22 and GI 14-9 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-22GI 14-9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the construction of a new dwelling house at Castlecooke, Kilworth, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the proposal because the siting and design were deemed inappropriate for the rural context, representing an incongruous form of development. It was concluded that the house would contribute to a haphazard pattern of rural housing and fail to meet the landscape protection and design quality standards set out in the Cork County Development Plan 2022....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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