Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its inappropriate scale and design which would negatively impact the rural landscape, and its location within a Zone of Archaeological Potential without a required assessment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The excessive scale and discordant design of the extension would be visually incongruous in the rural landscape and would adversely affect the character of the existing dwelling.
- The development materially contravenes Objective RP 5-22 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022, which requires design to respect the character and tradition of existing built forms.
- The lack of an archaeological assessment for a site located within the Zone of Archaeological Potential for a Ringfort (CO030-095) creates an unacceptable risk to potential sub-surface remains.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-22HE 16-2HE 16-5HE 16-13
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of an extension to the rear of an existing dwellinghouse at Knockacarracoosh, Mallow, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused permission on two primary grounds: first, that the scale and materials of the extension were incompatible with the original building and the rural setting; and second, that the site is located within a sensitive archaeological zone associated with a recorded Ringfort. Without a comprehensive archaeological assessment, the authori...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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