Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its adverse visual impact on the rural landscape and its contribution to unsustainable ribbon development near the settlement of Leamlara.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The elevated nature of the site combined with the scale of the dwelling and required boundary removals would result in a visually incongruous development that fails to integrate into the rural landscape.
- The development would exacerbate ribbon development and excessive housing density in a rural area already under significant development pressure.
- The proposal would negatively impact the character of the approach road to Leamlara and set an undesirable precedent for sporadic development that necessitates uneconomic public service provision.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RCI 6-1HE 4-6GI 6-1RCI 6-3GI 7-4
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a dwellinghouse on an elevated site in Ballyleagh, Leamlara, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused permission because the project's scale and the extensive site works required for sightlines would cause significant visual harm to the local landscape. Furthermore, the site's proximity to the Leamlara settlement boundary raised concerns regarding ribbon development and the protection of approach roads, with the council concluding that the developmen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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