Core Refusal Reason
Environmental and visual impact resulting from the removal of significant vegetation within a proposed Natural Heritage Area and the Bandon Greenbelt.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of trees and vegetation within the Bandon Valley West of Bandon pNHA would damage protected habitats and fail to achieve biodiversity net gain.
- The works would negatively impact tree root protection areas and contravene specific County Development Plan objectives for biodiversity and woodland protection.
- The proposal would degrade the rural setting and visual amenities of the Bandon Greenbelt, resulting in a material contravention of landscape objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
BE 15-2BE 15-6BE 15-8GI 14-9
Decision Document Summary
This application for an agricultural entrance at Killountain, Bandon, was refused due to its detrimental impact on the local environment and landscape. The proposed works required the removal of significant vegetation within the Bandon Valley West of Bandon proposed Natural Heritage Area (pNHA), which was deemed contrary to biodiversity and tree protection policies. Additionally, the Planning Authority found that the development would harm the visual character of the Bandon Greenbelt and fail to...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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