Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, posed a traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines, and was deemed visually obtrusive within a High Value Landscape and Scenic Route.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to the local area as required by objective RP 5-5 for Tourism and Rural Diversification Areas.
- The proposed vehicular access onto the L-4703-171 is located on a poorly aligned section of road with restricted sightlines, which would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard.
- The scale, siting, and height of the dwelling would be detrimental to a High Value Landscape and would negatively impact protected views from Scenic Route S110 overlooking Bantry Bay.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-5TM 12-8RP 5-22GI 14-9GI 14-12GI 14-13GI 14-14
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the construction of a new dwelling house and associated site works at Gortnakilly, Kilcrohane, Bantry, Co. Cork. The site is located within a 'Tourism and Rural Diversification Area' and a 'High Value Landscape' adjacent to Scenic Route S110. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicant did not establish a functional or social need to reside in this rural area, the proposed site access was deemed unsafe for road users, and the development was considere...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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