Core Refusal Reason
The proposed garage was deemed to be haphazard development due to its detached location from the main dwelling and visually discordant in terms of design and materiality.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The siting of the garage is physically removed from the associated dwellinghouse and located within a heavily landscaped area, resulting in undesirable and haphazard development along the access road.
- The design and materials of the structure are considered visually discordant and out of character with the existing development in the vicinity.
- The proposal fails to comply with Objective HE 16-21 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HE 16-21
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey, two-car domestic garage at Currahaly, Farran, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the application on two main grounds: firstly, that the location of the garage, being detached from the primary residence and situated in a landscaped area, constitutes haphazard development; and secondly, that the design and materials are visually incompatible with the local landscape and character, specifically violating Objective HE 16-21 of the Cork County...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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