Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would be visually obtrusive and fail to integrate into the landscape due to its elevated position and scale, resulting in skyline development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's elevated and prominent positioning on the site's topography would create a discordant and obtrusive feature in the natural environment.
- The design and scale of the dwelling would result in skyline development that cannot be adequately absorbed or integrated into the landscape.
- The proposal would materially contravene Objective GI 14-9 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 by seriously injuring the visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective GI 14-9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a dwelling, detached garage, and associated works at an elevated site in Crow Hill, Innishannon, Co. Cork. The planning authority refused the proposal primarily on visual amenity grounds, noting that the building's scale and prominent location would lead to skyline development. It was concluded that the project would fail to integrate into the landscape, thereby contravening specific objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 regarding the protecti...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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