Core Refusal Reason
Excessive density and intensification of linear development on a village approach road, undermining the rural character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in an excessive density of housing on an unserviced rural approach road to a key village.
- The proposal would unduly intensify an inappropriate pattern of linear development, negatively impacting the preservation of the area's rural character.
- The project contravenes specific County Development Plan policies RP 5-19.c and GI 14-15, making it contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-19.cGI 14-15
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a new dwelling house and detached domestic garage at Glengarriff, Newtown, Co. Cork. The site is situated on an approach road to a key village within an unserviced rural context already subject to existing development pressure. The local authority refused permission on the grounds that the proposal would create an excessive density of development and exacerbate ribbon development. Such intensification was deemed to undermine the rural character of the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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