Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its adverse visual impact on a High Value Landscape and its prominence from a designated Scenic Route, which would contravene landscape protection objectives and set an undesirable precedent for backland development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dwelling would be situated on an elevated and exposed site within a High Value Landscape, forming an unduly prominent feature that would negatively impact protected skylines and ridgelines.
- The proposal would materially contravene objectives intended to protect the character of views from Scenic Route S69 and the scenic amenities of the approach roads to towns and villages.
- The backland nature of the development on a prominent site would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate developments in the surrounding rural area, contrary to proper planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective GI 14-9Objective GI 14-13Objective GI 14-14Objective GI 14-15
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a storey and a half dwelling and ancillary works at Cregane, Timoleague, Co. Cork. The site is located within a designated High Value Landscape and is visible from Scenic Route S69. The planning authority refused the application because the development's elevated, backland position would result in significant visual prominence, particularly from the south, thereby failing to protect the scenic amenities and character of the area as mandated by the Cork County D...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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