Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in significant adverse visual impact on a designated High Value Landscape due to its elevated siting and inappropriate suburban design.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is situated in an elevated, exposed, and prominent position within a designated 'High Value Landscape' where development must meet high standards of siting to protect skylines.
- The proposed house design is considered too bulky and suburban for this rural context, which would lead to the dwelling becoming an unduly prominent feature when viewed from the south and east.
- The development would materially contravene Objectives GI 6-1 and RCI 6-1 of the Cork County Development Plan 2014, thereby injuring the visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RCI 6-1Objective GI 6-1
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a new dwelling and detached garage at Ballintemple, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused permission because the site is located in a sensitive 'High Value Landscape' and is highly visible over a wide area. It was concluded that the combination of the elevated, exposed location and the bulky, suburban nature of the design would fail to integrate into the landscape, would negatively impact the skyline, and would be contrary to the susta...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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