Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would be visually intrusive and fail to integrate into the landscape due to its elevated position and design, resulting in skyline development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The elevated and prominent positioning of the dwelling on the site's topography would create a discordant and obtrusive feature that fails to integrate into the natural landscape.
- The proposed development would result in skyline development when viewed from the surrounding area, negatively impacting the visual amenities of the environment.
- The project contravenes Objective GI 14-9 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 and would set a precedent for further infill development to the south of the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective GI 14-9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a single-storey dwelling house at Skeaf East, Timoleague, Bandon, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the proposal primarily due to its significant visual impact on the rural landscape. Given the site's topography and the elevated nature of the proposed structure, the development was deemed to be an obtrusive feature that would result in skyline development. Consequently, the proposal was found to be in conflict with the Cork County Development Plan 2022,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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