Core Refusal Reason
The proposal involves the unauthorised demolition of a historic building and constitutes an incongruous backland development that fails to respect the rural landscape character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The planning authority is precluded from granting permission because the site includes the unauthorised demolition of a historic building, which contravenes objectives to protect and retain vernacular structures.
- The proposed two-storey dwelling represents an inappropriate and incongruous form of backland development that would have a detrimental impact on the character and visual amenity of the rural landscape.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar projects and fails to comply with the principles of the Cork Rural Design Guide and the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HE 16-19 (a)HE 16-19 (c)RP 5-22HE 16-21
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a new dwelling and site entrance at Lackendarragh, Glantane, Co. Cork. The local authority refused permission on two primary grounds: first, the unauthorised demolition of a historic building on the site, which violates conservation objectives for vernacular heritage; and second, the unsuitable nature of the backland site and two-storey design. The planning authority concluded that the development would be visually intrusive, inconsistent with the est...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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