Core Refusal Reason
Adverse visual impact on a High Value Landscape and rural character due to the size, scale, and siting of the proposed structure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located within a designated High Value Landscape and a Tourism and Rural Diversification Area where protection of visual amenity is paramount.
- The size, scale, and siting of the machinery shed would adversely affect the character of the open rural landscape and detract from its visual quality.
- The proposal materially contravenes Policy Objectives GI 14-9 and EC 8-14 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022, making it contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-9EC 8-14
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a machinery and equipment storage shed at Maulatrahane and Carrigfadeen, Castlefreke, Clonakilty. The site is situated in a sensitive coastal region designated as a High Value Landscape and a Tourism and Rural Diversification Area. The local authority refused permission on the grounds that the development's scale and location would negatively impact the visual amenities and rural character of the area, failing to adhere to the landscape protection po...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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