Core Refusal Reason
The excessive removal and setback of the natural roadside boundary to facilitate vehicular access would scar the rural landscape, erode its character, and fail to integrate the development into the environment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed removal of an extensive length of natural roadside boundary would leave the site entirely exposed and significantly erode the rural character and appearance of the landscape.
- The proposal fails to meet the standards for high-quality siting and design by necessitating the destruction of distinctive boundary treatments and hedgerows which are vital for biodiversity and rural placemaking.
- The development would materially contravene multiple policy objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022, specifically those relating to landscape protection, biodiversity, and rural integration.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective GI 14-9 (c)Objective GI 14-9 (e)Policy objective BE 15-6HE 16-21 (a)HE 16-21 (d)RP 5-22Section 3.8PL 3-5
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a new dwelling house and a vehicular entrance at Kilcolman, Dromahane, Mallow, Co. Cork. The local authority refused permission because the required safe vehicular access necessitated the removal of an excessive length of the existing natural roadside boundary. This action was deemed to be a discordant feature that would scar the landscape and fail to integrate with the rural surroundings. Consequently, the proposal was found to be in material contrav...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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