Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in a visually obtrusive and discordant feature within a High Value Landscape and sensitive coastal area, materially contravening the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling and garage fail to respect the sensitive character of the High Value Landscape and coastal setting as required by the County Development Plan.
- Due to the elevated and exposed nature of the site and a lack of natural screening, the development would be visually obtrusive when viewed from the south and southwest.
- The proposal lacks affinity with existing buildings or the natural terrain, resulting in a development that would seriously detract from the visual amenities of the rural coastal landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-22GI 14-9HE 16-21
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Callaros Oughter, Goleen, Co. Cork. The site is situated within a designated High Value Landscape and a sensitive coastal area. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the development would be highly visible and discordant due to its elevated, exposed location which lacks natural screening. Consequently, the project was found to materially contravene several ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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