Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located on an elevated and prominent site within a High Value Landscape, which would negatively impact the character of Scenic Route S69 and contravene 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, failing to protect the character of views and the setting of nearby settlements as required by the County Development Plan.
- The site's location within a High Value Landscape is considered unsuitable due to its unspoilt characteristics and the potential for the dwelling to form an unduly prominent feature.
- The proposal would result in the development of an elevated and exposed skyline/ridgeline, directly contravening objectives aimed at protecting the visual and scenic amenities of the natural environment.
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 detached garage at Creggane, Timoleague, Co. Cork. The site is situated within a designated High Value Landscape and is visible from Scenic Route S69. The local authority refused the application primarily due to the site's elevated and exposed nature, concluding that the development would negatively impact the visual character of the landscape and fail to protect designated scenic views and ridgelines, thereby contravening m...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.