Core Refusal Reason
The proposal involves excessive rock extraction and inappropriate design that would harm the natural environment, biodiversity, and the visual character of a High Value Landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The significant extraction of natural rock would destroy a key environmental feature and habitat, directly contravening biodiversity and sustainability objectives of the County Development Plan.
- The height, scale, and materials of the proposed dwelling and garages are visually incongruous and would seriously injure the character of the designated High Value Landscape.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate justification for the scale and intended use of the garages, while the overall works pose an adverse impact on the amenities of neighboring occupiers.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-9BE 15-6GI 14-10PL 3-1
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a two-storey dwelling and garages involving significant rock removal and ground level changes at a site adjacent to The Arches, Ballydehob, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the development because the extensive rock extraction would undermine the integrity of the natural environment and local biodiversity. Furthermore, the design and excessive scale of the structures were deemed visually intrusive within a High Value Landscape, failing to meet...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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