Core Refusal Reason
The development is a visually obtrusive skyline feature on an elevated site within a High Value Landscape that negatively impacts a designated Scenic Route.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development constitutes a highly obtrusive and skyline feature on elevated land which seriously detracts from views obtainable from designated Scenic Route S67.
- The proposal materially contravenes Cork County Development Plan 2022 objectives GI 14-13, GI 14-14, and GI 14-15, which seek to protect the character of scenic routes and approach roads.
- The scale and visual prominence of the structure within a 'High Value Landscape' fails to meet high standards of siting and design, thereby injuring the scenic amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-13GI 14-14GI 14-15GI 14-9Scenic Route S67
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a machinery dismantling and storage shed at Cullenagh, Courtmacsherry, Co. Cork. The development is situated on an elevated and exposed site within a designated 'High Value Landscape' and is prominently visible from Scenic Route S67. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the structure forms a highly obtrusive skyline feature that detracts from protected views and contravenes multiple landscape protection objectives of ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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