Core Refusal Reason
The proposed replacement dwelling's scale, design, and height are visually intrusive and incompatible with the High Value Landscape and Town Greenbelt designations.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, height, and form of the replacement dwelling are inappropriate for the sensitive High Value Landscape and coastal setting.
- The development would be visually intrusive and detrimental to the scenic amenities of the Town Greenbelt and designated scenic route.
- The proposal is out of character with the existing pattern of development and contravenes specific landscape protection objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-22GI 14-9GI 14-12
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to demolish an existing bungalow and garage at Rodeen, Castletownbere, to facilitate the construction of a new dwelling. The site is located within a Town Greenbelt and a High Value Landscape area adjacent to a scenic route. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the proposed structure's scale and design would be visually intrusive and fail to integrate into the sensitive coastal environment. Consequently, the development was deemed to ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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