Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would negatively impact a High Value Landscape due to its elevated and visually exposed nature, failing to comply with landscape protection objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is located in an upland area designated as a High Value Landscape and is considered too open, elevated, and visually exposed for the proposed development.
- The proposal fails to protect the visual and scenic amenities, the natural environment, and the skyline/ridgeline of the receiving environment as required by the Development Plan.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HE 16-21GI 14-9PL 3-5RP 5-22
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and detached domestic garage at Ballynamuddagh, Araglen, Co. Cork. The application was refused by the local authority because the site occupies an elevated and visually prominent position within a designated High Value Landscape. The planning authority concluded that the development would detract from the scenic character and ridgeline of the area, failing to meet specific landscape protection objectives of the Cork County Development P...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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