Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling is excessively bulky and poorly designed for its prominent, exposed location within a High Value Landscape, leading to a negative impact on the visual and scenic character of Baltimore.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located in a prominent and exposed position within a High Value Landscape area where development must meet high standards of siting and design.
- The proposed two-storey flat-roofed dwelling is considered too bulky and out of character with the existing pattern of development in the vicinity.
- The development would fail to enhance the village quality and would seriously injure the visual and scenic amenities of the area, contravening specific County Development Plan objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-9HE 16-21
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new dwelling house and associated site works in Baltimore, Co. Cork, situated within the village's development boundary and a designated High Value Landscape. The planning authority refused the proposal primarily due to its prominent and exposed location. It was determined that the bulky, two-storey flat-roofed design was incompatible with the local character and would negatively impact the visual and scenic amenities of the area, thereby failing to compl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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