Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and significant adverse visual impact on a High Value Landscape and scenic route.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need or meet the criteria for exceptional health circumstances as they already reside in the same townland.
- The proposed dwelling, due to its elevated and exposed position, would result in visually obtrusive skyline development within a designated High Value Landscape.
- The development would contribute to ribbon development and negatively impact the character and views from an adjacent scenic route.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-5RP 5-10RP 5-22RP 5-24GI 14-12GI 14-13GI 14-14GI 14-9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a detached dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Gallycove, Crookhaven, Co. Cork. The site is located in a Tourism and Rural Diversification Area and a High Value Landscape. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicants did not establish a sufficient social or economic link to the area to justify a new rural house, particularly as they already own a home in the same townland. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed visually unsuit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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