Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling's design, scale, and massing would result in an excessively prominent and obtrusive feature that negatively impacts the visual amenities of the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where development must strictly adhere to landscape protection and visual amenity objectives.
- The specific design approach, including the form, scale, massing, and fenestration, is considered inappropriate for the rural context and would cause significant visual intrusion.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar obtrusive structures and directly contravenes objectives RP 5-22 and GI 14-9 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-22GI 14-9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a two-storey detached dwelling, domestic garage, and treatment unit at Sranaviddoge, Enniskeane, a location identified as a Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence. The planning authority refused the application because the proposed structure was deemed too prominent and poorly integrated into the landscape. It was concluded that the scale and design of the house would seriously injure the visual amenities of the area and fail to meet the sustainable dev...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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