Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes haphazard backland development on zoned land that would negatively impact residential amenity and the character of a High Value Landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The backland nature of the site would result in development out of character with the area and cause overlooking and visual intrusion for neighboring properties.
- The proposal represents haphazard, piecemeal development that materially contravenes zoning objective BT-R-08 for medium-density residential development.
- The development's elevated position in a High Value Landscape would negatively impact the coastal setting and character of Bantry, contravening objective BT-GO-11.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective BT-R-08Objective BT-GO-11
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for a single-storey dwelling and garage at Town Lots, Bantry, Co. Cork. The site is located on lands zoned for medium-density residential development within a High Value Landscape overlooking Bantry Bay. The Planning Authority refused the application because the backland development would harm existing residential amenities, undermine the strategic density objectives for the zoned land through piecemeal development, and negatively impact the sensitive c...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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