Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in significant visual intrusion and skyline development due to its elevated position and failure to integrate into the landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling's elevated and prominent positioning on the site's topography would create a discordant and obtrusive feature in the landscape.
- The development would result in a 'skyline' effect when viewed from the surrounding area, failing to be adequately absorbed or integrated into the natural environment.
- The proposal materially contravenes Objective GI 14-9 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022, which seeks to protect visual amenities and ensure development is designed with the landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a single-storey dwelling and associated works at Skeaf East, Timoleague, Co. Cork. The application was refused by the local authority because the site's topography and the building's prominent, elevated location would cause it to appear as an obtrusive feature on the skyline. Consequently, the development was found to be in conflict with the Cork County Development Plan 2022, specifically regarding the protection of visual amenities and the requirement f...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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