Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in significant adverse visual impact on a designated High Value Landscape and a Scenic Route, contravening landscape protection objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dwelling would be an unduly prominent and exposed feature on a ridgeline within a High Value Landscape, failing to protect the visual and scenic amenities of the area.
- The development would negatively affect the character and views from designated Scenic Route S69, which the Council is committed to protecting from inappropriate development.
- The proposal represents undesirable backland development that would set a negative precedent and materially contravene multiple objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective GI 14-9Objective GI 14-13Objective GI 14-14Objective GI 14-15
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a storey and a half dwelling at Cregane, Timoleague, Co. Cork. The local authority refused permission primarily due to the site's elevated and prominent position within a 'High Value Landscape' and its visibility from Scenic Route S69. The decision maker concluded that the development would form an intrusive feature on the skyline, detract from the historic character and scenic views of the area, and fail to meet the siting and design standards requi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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