Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would be visually obtrusive and domineering in an elevated, exposed rural landscape, failing to integrate with the natural terrain and contravening landscape protection policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject lands are characterized by a very elevated and exposed nature that lacks substantial natural screening or vegetation.
- The proposed dwelling and garage lack affinity with existing buildings or the natural terrain, resulting in a visually domineering presence in the open rural landscape.
- The development would materially contravene Cork County Development Plan objectives intended to protect visual amenities and ensure structures fit appropriately into the local environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-9RP 5-22
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed the construction of a dwelling house and detached domestic garage at Moyny East, Drimoleague, Co. Cork. The local authority refused permission on the grounds that the development would be visually obtrusive due to its siting on an elevated and exposed site devoid of screening. The Planning Authority concluded that the project fails to respect the rural landscape or integrate with the natural terrain, thereby contravening Objectives GI 14-9 and RP 5-22 of the Co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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