Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling fails to integrate into the elevated rural landscape due to its scale, design, and required excavation, negatively impacting visual amenities and landscape character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, proportions, and design of the dwelling, combined with the level of excavation required on an elevated site, fail to integrate satisfactorily with the rural landscape context.
- The proposal contravenes Cork County Development Plan objectives RP 5-22 and GI 14-9, which require new developments to respect local character and protect visual and scenic amenities.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that detract from the landscape character and visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-22GI 14-9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new dwelling house and domestic garage on an elevated site in Carragraigue, Rathcoole. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the development's design and the significant excavation required would not harmonize with the rural landscape. The decision noted that the project failed to meet County Development Plan standards for siting and design, ultimately concluding that it would harm the visual amenities of the area and establish a ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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