Core Refusal Reason
Adverse visual impact on a High Value Landscape and traffic safety hazards due to deficient local road capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is located on prominent, elevated lands within a High Value Landscape and would be detrimental to the visual character and scenic amenities of the area.
- The development would materially contravene Cork County Development Plan 2022 objectives designed to protect sensitive views and the natural environment.
- The local road network is insufficient to accommodate additional traffic, meaning the proposal would create a traffic hazard and set an undesirable precedent for similar development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective GI 14-9Objective GI 14-10Objective GI 14-12Objective GI 14-13Scenic Route S78
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a single-storey dwellinghouse, domestic garage, and a new vehicular entrance at Burgatia, Rosscarbery, Co. Cork. The site is situated in a sensitive, elevated position within a designated 'High Value Landscape' overlooking Rosscarbery village and Scenic Route S78. The Planning Authority refused permission because the development would negatively impact the visual and scenic character of the landscape. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed a risk to pu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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