Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its adverse visual impact on the landscape and the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would form a discordant and obtrusive feature on the landscape, resulting in skyline development that fails to integrate with the local topography.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to this specific local rural area as required by settlement policy.
- The proposal materially contravenes the Cork County Development Plan 2022 objectives regarding landscape protection and rural housing eligibility, making it contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-9RP 5-4
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, and on-site wastewater treatment system at Scartnamuck, Bandon, Co. Cork. The site is situated within a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence' and is characterized by elevated topography. The local authority refused permission because the development would be visually prominent and fail to be absorbed into the landscape, while also failing to meet the strict criteria for rural housing need established in the Cork...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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