Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the significant loss of mature hedgerows in a High Value Landscape and the failure of the applicants to demonstrate an exceptional rural housing need within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of extensive mature hedgerows to facilitate sightlines would significantly damage the visual amenity of a designated High Value Landscape.
- The applicants failed to demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need as required for development within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt.
- The proposed development materially contravenes specific objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 regarding landscape protection and rural housing policy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-9RP 5-22BE 15-6RP 5-3
Decision Document Summary
This application sought planning permission for a new dwelling and detached garage at Coppingerstown, Midleton, situated within a High Value Landscape and the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt. The local authority refused the application because the necessary removal of mature hedgerows for road safety sightlines would negatively impact the area's visual character. Furthermore, the applicants did not meet the strict criteria for exceptional rural housing need required for this high-pressure greenbelt ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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