Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and unacceptable visual impact on an elevated landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to the 'Stronger Rural Area' as required by Objective RCI 4-4.
- The proposed dwelling's siting, scale, and design on an elevated and exposed site would result in skyline development that is injurious to the visual amenities of the natural environment.
- The development would contravene County Development Plan objectives regarding landscape character protection and the preservation of ridgelines from prominent development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RCI 4-4HE 4-6(a)GL 6-1(a)GL 6-1(d)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey dwelling and mechanical treatment unit at Ballindillanig, Churchtown, Mallow. The application was refused primarily because the site is located within a 'Stronger Rural Area' where the applicant failed to prove a specific rural-generated housing need under Objective RCI 4-4. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that the elevated and prominent nature of the site would lead to an intrusive skyline development, negatively impacting the lands...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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