Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would cause significant visual intrusion and skyline encroachment within a designated High Value Landscape and Greenbelt area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The elevated and prominent nature of the site makes the proposed dwelling an incongruous feature that fails to protect the skyline and landscape character.
- The development would seriously injure the visual and scenic amenities of the area and erode the integrity of the Greenbelt.
- Granting permission would contravene specific landscape protection objectives and set a negative precedent for inappropriate development in visually sensitive locations.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-9GI 14-10
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a storey and a half dwelling at Commeen, Carrigaline, Co. Cork, located within a High Value Landscape. The proposal was refused by the local authority due to its prominent and elevated siting, which would result in an incongruous feature encroaching upon the skyline. The decision noted that the development would contravene objectives GI 14-9 and GI 14-10 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028, damaging the scenic character of the Greenbelt and settin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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