Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes substandard backland development that would negatively impact residential and visual amenities, fail to meet minimum living standards, and lack adequate access and parking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The elevated siting of the unit would result in significant overlooking, loss of privacy, and an overbearing impact on neighboring residential properties.
- The development is considered an incongruous structure that would detract from the visual amenities of a designated High Value Landscape and contravene specific development plan policies.
- The proposal represents a substandard form of piecemeal development characterized by inadequate internal room sizes, insufficient private amenity space, and a lack of authorized vehicular access and parking.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 6-1GI 6-2HE 4-6
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the installation of a single-storey mobile home to the rear of an existing dwelling at Roisín View, Crosshaven, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the development on the grounds that it represented a substandard and haphazard form of backland development. The decision highlighted concerns regarding the negative impact on the privacy of adjoining residents due to the elevated siting, the visual degradation of a High Value Landscape, and the failure to meet basic reside...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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