Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in significant visual injury to a designated High Value Landscape and a listed scenic route due to its elevated, exposed location and lack of natural screening.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located in an elevated and exposed 'High Value Landscape' where the lack of natural screening would make the development highly visible and detrimental to the area's scenic amenities.
- The proposal would negatively impact views from a listed scenic route and contribute to the erosion of the rural and scenic character of the landscape.
- The development would materially contravene specific policy objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 regarding the protection of the natural environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-12GI 14-13GI 14-14
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to construct a dwelling house and domestic garage at Skeaghanore East, Ballydehob, Co. Cork. The site is situated within a designated 'High Value Landscape' and is visible from a listed scenic route. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the proposed development, due to its prominent elevation and lack of screening, would be highly intrusive in an open rural landscape. It was concluded that the project would fail to protect the visual ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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