22/706

Permission for alterations and an extension to existing dwellinghouse, to consist of (a) demolition / removal of external stairs and associated walls, garden retaining wall, boiler house, oil tank, garden shed and store house (b) demolition / removal of dwellinghouse chimney stack and hipped roof and construction of a replacement flat roof in lieu of existing hipped roof (c) alterations to internal layout and external fenestration (d) change of use and alterations of existing granny flat to form part of the proposed dwellinghouse (e) construction of an extension including a balcony and associated works (f) construction of an ancillary detached garage (g) all associated site development works to include; all hard & soft landscape works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to its adverse visual impact on a High Value Landscape and designated scenic routes, resulting from inappropriate siting, scale, and design.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is located on an elevated and exposed site within a High Value Landscape and Town Greenbelt, immediately adjacent to designated scenic routes.
  • The proposed design, bulk, and scale are considered out of character with the existing dwellinghouse and fail to integrate appropriately into the sensitive landscape.
  • The proposal would be visually obtrusive, detracting from protected views and prospects, thereby contravening multiple objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RP 5-22GI 14-9GI 14-12GI 14-14

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for alterations and an extension to an existing dwellinghouse in Skull, Schull, Co. Cork. The site occupies a prominent, elevated position within a High Value Landscape and the Schull Town Greenbelt, bordering scenic route S100. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the development's scale and form would be visually obtrusive, failing to protect the character of the landscape and scenic views. Consequently, the proposal was found to be...
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