Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located in the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt and is considered disproportionate in scale and design for domestic use, appearing commercial in nature and negatively impacting the visual and scenic amenities of the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure's isolated position and scale encroach upon the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt, functioning more as a commercial development than a domestic one.
- The quantum of storage and associated hardstanding is excessive and disproportionate to the residential use of the site, resulting in a haphazard and piecemeal development.
- The design and materials fail to assimilate into the rural landscape, setting a poor precedent and conflicting with policies aimed at protecting visual and scenic amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-11RP 5-13GI 14-9
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a domestic shed/store and the retention of hardstanding at Meadstown, Carrigaline, Co. Cork, within the County Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt. The local authority refused the application because the scale, design, and isolated location of the structure were deemed more characteristic of a commercial development than a domestic ancillary use. It was concluded that the proposal would result in an excessive amount of storage space, fail to integrate into the rural...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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