Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would negatively impact a High Value Landscape and designated Scenic Route S69, contravening specific landscape protection objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would be prominently visible from Scenic Route S69, detracting from the character of the landscape and the approach to the settlement.
- The site's location within a High Value Landscape is considered unsuitable due to its unspoilt characteristics and the material contravention of objectives GI 14-13, GI 14-14, and GI 14-15.
- The elevated and exposed nature of the site would result in an unduly prominent feature on the skyline, failing to meet high standards of siting and design required by Objective GI 14-9.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-13GI 14-14GI 14-15GI 14-9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a storey and a half dwelling and ancillary garage at Creggane, Timoleague. The site is situated within a High Value Landscape and is visible from Scenic Route S69. The local authority refused permission on the grounds that the development would be visually obtrusive and would materially contravene several landscape protection objectives in the Cork County Development Plan 2022. Specifically, the elevated nature of the site would lead to an inappropriate sky...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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