Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling would be an unduly prominent skyline feature on an elevated site within a High Value Landscape and Town Greenbelt, contravening visual amenity protections.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is situated in an elevated, exposed, and prominent location within a designated 'High Value Landscape' and the Clonakilty Town Greenbelt.
- The proposed development would form an intrusive skyline feature, particularly when viewed from the south, failing to meet high standards of siting and design.
- The proposal materially contravenes Objective GI 14-9 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022, which seeks to protect skylines and ridgelines from development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective GI 14-9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a dwelling house at Ballintemple, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. The application was refused because the subject site is located on elevated and exposed land within a High Value Landscape and the Town Greenbelt. The planning authority determined that the house would create an unacceptable visual impact on the skyline and rural landscape, thereby failing to comply with Objective GI 14-9 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 regarding the protection of scenic am...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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