Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate backland development in a prominent Metropolitan Greenbelt area, leading to visual obtrusion and excessive development density.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents an inappropriate form of backland development that would exacerbate ribbon development and create an undesirable precedent for sporadic housing in a sensitive greenbelt area.
- The proposed dwelling, due to its elevated and visually exposed position, would be an obtrusive feature that fails to integrate into the landscape or protect the character of the Metropolitan Cork Greenbelt.
- The project would detract from the setting of Carrigtwohill and lead to uneconomic demands for public services, thereby conflicting with sustainable development principles and specific County Development Plan objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RCI 6-3GI 7-4RCI 6-1GI 6-1GI 8-1
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, garage, and sewage system at Terrys-land, Carrigtwohill, situated within a strategic Metropolitan Greenbelt. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the site is visually prominent and the layout constitutes backland development. It was determined that the proposal would contribute to ribbon development, negatively impact the approach to the town, and fail to meet high standards of siting and design required fo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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