Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its significant visual impact on a High Value Landscape and scenic route, the excessive density of rural housing in the area, and the failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would be an excessively prominent and obtrusive feature on an elevated site within a High Value Landscape, negatively impacting the visual amenities of scenic route S67.
- The development would result in an unsustainable density of rural housing and require excessive tree removal, leading to haphazard development and the uneconomic provision of public services.
- The applicants failed to establish a genuine rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to the local area, as required for locations under Strong Urban Influence.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RR 5-22GI14-9RP 5-22RP 5-4
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a dwelling and detached garage at Burren, Kilbrittain, Co. Cork, a site characterized by its elevated position within a High Value Landscape and its proximity to scenic route S67. The Planning Authority refused permission because the development would cause significant visual injury to the natural environment and contribute to an over-concentration of one-off housing in a rural area. Furthermore, the site is located in a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urba...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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