Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its adverse visual impact on the rural landscape, excessive tree removal, and contribution to unsustainable ribbon development and high density in an open rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in a discordant and obtrusive feature on the landscape due to its elevated position, scale, and the excessive removal of trees required for sightlines.
- The proposal constitutes skyline development when viewed from the north, failing to integrate into the natural topography and contravening visual amenity objectives.
- The project would exacerbate existing high density and linear development patterns near Pike Crossroads, leading to haphazard growth and uneconomic demands for public services.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 6-1RCI 6-1(a)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a one and a half story dwelling and wastewater system at Kilcolman, Enniskeane, Co. Cork. The site is situated in an elevated rural landscape near Pike Crossroads. The local authority refused the application because the development's prominent positioning and required tree removal would cause significant visual injury to the area's character. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed to contribute to unsustainable ribbon development and excessive density in a ru...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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