Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development, by reason of its height and siting on an elevated and exposed coastal site designated as a 'high value landscape', would be visually obtrusive and detract from the scenic amenities of the area, contrary to objective GI 14-9 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The increase in ridge height from 4.5m to 6.3m would make the dwelling visually obtrusive in the skyline, negatively impacting the character of the designated High Value Landscape.
- The intensification of the site through a doubling of floor area raises unresolved concerns regarding the long-term capacity of the wastewater treatment system in a vulnerable aquifer.
- While a parent permission (23/5471) exists for a single-storey house, the proposed transition to a two-storey structure is considered unwarranted and contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP objective RP 5-4CDP objective RP 5-10Objective GI 14-9Section 14.8.5Objective GI 6-1
Decision Document Summary
This application seeks a change of house type from a previously permitted single-storey dwelling to a two-storey dwelling at Finure Whitegate, Co. Cork. The site is an elevated coastal greenfield plot located within a designated 'High Value Landscape' near Gyleen. The revision involves increasing the ridge height to 6.3m and doubling the floor area to include four bedrooms and a study. Although Cork County Council granted permission, the Inspector recommended refusal following a third-party appe...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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