Core Refusal Reason
Adverse visual impact on a High Value Landscape and Town Greenbelt due to the elevated and prominent nature of the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located on an elevated, exposed, and prominent site within a designated High Value Landscape and the Clonakilty Town Greenbelt.
- The dwelling would result in an intrusive skyline feature that fails to integrate into the rural landscape, particularly when viewed from the south.
- The proposal materially contravenes specific objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 regarding the protection of visual amenities, ridgelines, and rural character.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective GI 14-9Objective RP 5-22Objective GI 14-12Objective HE 16-21
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a dwelling, detached garage, and associated site works at Ballintemple, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. The site is situated within a High Value Landscape and the Town Greenbelt as designated under the Cork County Development Plan 2022. The application was refused because the elevated and exposed nature of the site would lead to a development that is visually prominent and forms an inappropriate skyline feature. Consequently, the planning authority determined that the pr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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