Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in an unduly obtrusive visual impact on a prominent and unspoilt mountainous landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located in a highly prominent and exposed unspoilt mountainous area where development must meet high siting and design standards to preserve landscape character.
- The height, scale, and design of the proposed dwelling would create an unduly obtrusive feature that fails to integrate appropriately into the sensitive upland environment.
- The development would materially contravene policy objectives GI 14-9 and GI 14-12 by seriously injuring the visual amenities and failing to protect important views of the mountainous landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-9GI 14-12
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a dwelling and domestic garage at Leitry Upper, Drimoleague, Co. Cork. The proposal was refused by the local authority primarily due to its location in a prominent and exposed mountainous setting. The planning authority concluded that the scale and design of the house would be visually obtrusive and would fail to harmonize with the unspoilt character of the landscape, thereby violating specific landscape protection objectives in the Cork County Development ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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