Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents a substandard and disorderly form of residential development on an elevated greenbelt site that would negatively impact the landscape character and visual amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The mobile home is considered a substandard form of accommodation that would result in piecemeal and disorderly development, setting an undesirable precedent for the area.
- The development would detract from the landscape character and visual amenities of an elevated rural site, failing to respect the existing pattern and tradition of the locality.
- The proposal would contribute to an excessive density of development within the Mallow greenbelt, conflicting with objectives to protect approach roads and prevent uneconomic demands for public services.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HE 4-6(a)Gl 7-4
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the retention of an existing mobile home and septic tank on an elevated site located in the rural greenbelt of Mallow, Co. Cork. The planning authority refused the application because the mobile home was deemed a substandard form of residential development that would result in a disorderly pattern of growth. Additionally, the proposal was found to conflict with specific County Development Plan objectives aimed at protecting landscape character and preservin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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