Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development represents an incongruous and disorderly pattern of development in a rural area under strong urban influence, which would negatively impact the visual amenity of the landscape and set an undesirable precedent for further development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling, by reason of its form, location, and layout, would result in an incongruous and disorderly pattern of development that fails to respect the rural character of the area.
- The development would have a significant negative impact on the visual amenity of the rural landscape, contrary to the objectives of the Cork County Development Plan.
- Granting permission would lead to an unsustainable expectation of further residential permissions on adjoining lands, undermining proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RCI 6-1
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, and vehicular entrance at Laharan, Carrignavar, Co. Cork, located within a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence'. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the development would constitute a disorderly pattern of residential growth that is out of character with the rural landscape. It was determined that the proposal violates Objective RCI 6-1 of the Cork County Development Plan (2014) an...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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