Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its visually obtrusive design on an elevated site and its contribution to unsustainable ribbon development along a public road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling, due to its design and elevated position, would result in visually obtrusive skyline development that fails to respect the character of the rural landscape.
- The development would materially contravene Objective RP 5-22 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022, which requires new designs to fit appropriately into their surroundings.
- The proposal would create a row of five consecutive dwellings fronting a public road, thereby exacerbating ribbon development in contravention of Objective RP 5-24.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-22RP 5-24
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a dwelling house and domestic garage at an elevated site in Belrose, Innishannon, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the proposal because the design and prominent location would lead to visually intrusive skyline development that detracts from the rural character of the area. Furthermore, the development was deemed to constitute ribbon development, as it would result in five houses in a row along the public road, violating specific policy objectives of th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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