Core Refusal Reason
Adverse visual impact on a High Value Landscape and Scenic Route due to the elevated, exposed nature of the site and the excessive scale of the proposed dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey dwelling is excessively high and positioned on an elevated, exposed hillside devoid of natural screening.
- The development would form an unduly prominent and incongruous feature when viewed from Scenic Route S28, causing serious injury to the visual amenities of the High Value Landscape.
- The proposal materially contravenes specific objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding the protection of scenic amenities and views.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-9GI 14-12GI 14-13GI 14-14RP 5-22
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a dwelling house and associated site works at Curraglass, Kealkill, Co. Cork. The site is located on a steep, unspoilt hillside overlooking the R-584 Regional Road and Scenic Route S28 within a designated High Value Landscape. Despite the applicant's local connection and employment, the application was refused because the scale and elevated position of the house would create an intrusive visual impact, failing to integrate into the rural landscape and vi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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