Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in a visually obtrusive and discordant feature on the landscape due to its elevated positioning, scale, and failure to integrate with the site's topography.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The elevated and prominent positioning of the dwelling, combined with its design and scale, would create a discordant and obtrusive feature that fails to integrate into the landscape.
- The proposal would result in skyline development when viewed from the south and southwest, causing serious injury to the visual amenities of the natural environment.
- The development contravenes specific objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 (GI 14-9 and RP 5-22) regarding the protection of visual amenities and landscape character.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-9RP 5-22RP 5-22(a)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to construct a new dwelling house at Ballynaskeha, Leamlara, Co. Cork. The planning authority refused the application primarily on visual amenity grounds, noting that the site's topography and the building's prominent, elevated location would lead to an intrusive 'skyline' effect. It was determined that the proposal failed to meet the design and siting standards required by the Cork County Development Plan 2022, specifically regarding the protection of the natural...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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