Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling's design, scale, and height are considered inappropriate for the elevated rural site, leading to a negative impact on the landscape and visual amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, scale, and height of the proposed dwelling fail to respect the character and tradition of the rural area.
- The development contravenes Objective RCI 6-1 of the Cork County Development Plan 2014 regarding landscape integration.
- Due to the elevated and open nature of the site, the structure would dominate the landscape and seriously injure the visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RCI 6-1
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a two-storey dwelling house, domestic garage, and proprietary wastewater treatment system at Bluid West, Skibbereen, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the proposal primarily due to its excessive scale and design features which were deemed incompatible with the rural character of the elevated site. The decision noted that the development would fail to integrate into the landscape, thereby contravening specific County Development Plan objectives and ne...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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