Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to adverse impacts on residential amenity through overlooking and its detrimental visual impact on a High Value Landscape and designated Scenic Route.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in overlooking of adjoining properties, seriously injuring residential amenities and creating an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate development.
- The design is considered detrimental to the character of the High Value Landscape and would negatively impact the scenic amenities of the area as viewed from Scenic Route S67.
- The proposal materially contravenes specific objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 regarding the protection of visual and scenic amenities in the built and natural environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-9GI 14-10GI 14-12GI 14-13Scenic Route S67
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a first-floor rear extension to a dwelling house at 11 Glor na d'Tonn, Garrettstown, Co. Cork. The site is located in a prominent position within a 'High Value Landscape' overlooking Garrettstown Strand and is visible from the designated Scenic Route S67. The local authority refused the proposal because it would cause overlooking of neighboring properties and would fail to protect the visual and scenic character of the landscape, thereby contravening the lan...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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