Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate backland and ribbon development within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt and High Value Landscape, which would negatively impact visual amenity and set an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents an incongruous form of backland residential development that exacerbates existing ribbon development within the Metropolitan Greenbelt.
- The proposal would have a detrimental impact on the visual amenity of the rural landscape, which is designated as a High Value Landscape in the Cork County Development Plan.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments on adjoining lands, leading to an inappropriate pattern and density of development contrary to sustainable planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-22RP 5-24
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling house with an access driveway and domestic effluent treatment system at Blossomgrove, Glanmire, Co. Cork. The site is situated within the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt and a designated High Value Landscape. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the layout and location represent an inappropriate backland development that would worsen existing ribbon development patterns. The decision concluded that th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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