Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its negative visual impact on a High Value Landscape and the applicants' failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would be an incongruous and obtrusive feature in a High Value Landscape, significantly interfering with the area's visual character and sensitivity due to the site's topography and exposed location.
- The development conflicts with specific policy objectives (RP 5-22, GI 14-9, and GI 14-10) aimed at protecting the scenic amenities and minimizing the environmental impact of development in sensitive natural environments.
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate that they meet the rural housing need criteria required for development within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as defined by policy RP 5-4.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-22GI 14-9GI 14-10RP 5-4
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a dwelling house, domestic garage, and effluent treatment system at Mashanaglass, Macroom, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the proposal on two primary grounds: landscape protection and housing policy compliance. Firstly, the site is situated within a High Value Landscape where the proposed layout and topography would result in a visually obtrusive development that fails to respect the local character. Secondly, the site is located in a 'Rural Area Unde...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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