Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inappropriate urban-style design within a rural greenbelt and its direct negative impact on a recorded archaeological monument.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The urban-style design of the proposed dwelling is considered detrimental to the rural character and landscape of the Dunmanway Town Greenbelt.
- The development is located directly on a Recorded Monument (Ringfort – rath SMRS CO108-001), which would result in significant negative impacts on archaeological heritage.
- The proposal fails to comply with Cork County Development Plan 2022 objectives regarding the preservation of archaeological settings and the integration of new builds into existing landscape traditions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HE 16-21HE 16-2
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a dwelling and domestic garage at Dromerk, Dunmanway, Co. Cork, located within the Town Greenbelt. The planning authority refused the application because the urban design of the house was deemed incompatible with the rural landscape character, violating Objective HE 16-21. Furthermore, the site's location on a recorded ringfort and within a Zone of Archaeological Potential was found to contravene Objective HE 16-2, which seeks to protect and preserve ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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