Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its adverse visual impact on the coastal landscape and its non-compliance with Greenbelt policies regarding housing need and urban sprawl.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling's design, scale, and height would create an unduly prominent feature, negatively impacting the visual amenities of the rural and coastal landscape.
- The development is situated within the Skibbereen Greenbelt, where policy aims to prevent urban sprawl and maintain a clear distinction between the town and open countryside.
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a site-specific housing need within the Greenbelt, as their local connections are located outside this restricted planning zone.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RCI 6-1RCI 5-8RCI 4-2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new dwelling and the conversion of a ruin at Smorane, Skibbereen, Co. Cork. The proposal was refused by the Planning Authority because the building's scale and positioning were deemed visually intrusive in a sensitive rural and coastal setting. Furthermore, the site lies within the Skibbereen Greenbelt; since the applicants could not prove a functional housing need for this specific location, the development was considered a material contravention of poli...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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