Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment that would adversely impact the setting of a Protected Structure and degrade protected scenic vistas within Crookhaven village.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would obscure architectural features and degrade the setting of Saint Brendan's Church, a Protected Structure, by masking views of its eastern elevation.
- The proposal would negatively impact the visual amenity and prospects from the R-591 Regional Road, which is a designated Scenic Route on the approach to Crookhaven.
- The scale, design, and positioning of the extension result in overdevelopment of the site, removing essential visual space and failing to respect the character of the village.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-12GI 14-13GI 14-14GI 14-15HE 16-14DB-03HE 16-21
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of a rear porch and the construction of a single-storey extension at Cois Cuan, Crookhaven, located near Saint Brendan's Church and along a designated Scenic Route. The local authority refused the development primarily because it would obstruct significant vistas of a Protected Structure and detract from the scenic character of the western approach to the village. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the proposal represented overdevelopment ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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