Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling's siting, scale, and design are considered incongruous with the rural landscape and would contribute to a pattern of haphazard development contrary to local planning policy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The siting, scale, and design of the dwelling are incongruous and fail to respect the character, pattern, and tradition of the existing rural landscape.
- The development would exacerbate and consolidate a trend toward haphazard rural housing, setting an undesirable precedent for similar future developments in the area.
- The proposal fails to meet the high standards of siting and design required by the Cork County Development Plan 2022, specifically objectives regarding landscape integration.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-22GI 14-9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the construction of a part two-storey and part single-storey dwelling house at Ballygriggan, Castletownroche, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the application because the design and scale were deemed inappropriate for the rural setting. It was concluded that the development would promote a haphazard pattern of housing and fail to comply with Cork County Development Plan 2022 policies RP 5-22 and GI 14-9, which require new developments to respect local char...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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