Core Refusal Reason
The shed lacks a reasoned justification as it is not associated with a habitable dwelling and its scale and finish negatively impact a High Value Landscape and designated Scenic Route.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development lacks a reasoned justification for a storage shed within the curtilage of a garage that is not associated with any habitable or domestic dwellinghouse.
- The scale and finish of the structure are inconsistent with the character of the High Value Landscape and would injure the visual amenities of the natural environment and the designated Scenic Route.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for ad hoc, disorderly development and materially contravene the objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-9GI 14-13GI 14-14
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the retention of a detached domestic shed at Derryvegal, Kilcatherine, Eyeries, Beara, Co. Cork, situated within an environmentally sensitive coastal area designated as a High Value Landscape and adjacent to a Scenic Route. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the shed is not ancillary to a habitable dwellinghouse, providing no clear justification for its presence. Additionally, the structure's design and materials were deemed incompatible with the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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