Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to inappropriate architectural design within a sensitive landscape and significant traffic safety concerns regarding intensified access onto a high-speed national road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dwelling's contemporary design, characterized by a shallow pitched roof and ungainly proportions, is visually incongruous and fails to respect the character of the woodland setting and High Value landscape.
- The proposed access onto the N71 National Road, where a 100kmph speed limit applies, would create a traffic hazard and interfere with the free flow of traffic through the intensification of an existing junction.
- The proposal materially contravenes the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028 and National Policy regarding the protection of the carrying capacity and safety of the national road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RP5-22Objective TM12-13
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of site works and a foundation slab for a dwelling at Gurteenroe, Bantry, Co. Cork, located within a designated High Value landscape. The Planning Authority refused the proposal on two main grounds: firstly, the 'awkward' contemporary design was deemed to lack visual interest and would form an alien feature in the woodland context; secondly, the intensification of a point of access onto the heavily trafficked N71 National Road was considered a risk to public...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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