Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inappropriate design and scale that would negatively impact the townscape and residential amenity, alongside significant flood risk concerns within Flood Zone B.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwellings, by virtue of their design, scale, and height, would fail to respect the character of the existing townscape and would seriously injure the residential amenities of neighboring properties.
- The development contravenes specific planning policy objectives (PL 3-1 and HE 16-21) aimed at promoting high-quality design that integrates appropriately with the existing built environment.
- The site is located within Flood Zone B, where the introduction of highly vulnerable residential development is contrary to national flood risk guidelines and local objective WM 11-16.
Cited Policies (CDP)
PL 3-1HE 16-21WM 11-16
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of three detached dwellings and associated site works at Upper Bridge Street, Skibbereen, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the development on two primary grounds: first, that the scale and design of the buildings would overtly dominate the area and negatively affect the character and residential amenity of the vicinity; and second, that the site is situated in Flood Zone B, making it unsuitable for new residential development under the Cork County ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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