Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its excessive scale and overbearing impact on neighboring properties, alongside significant traffic safety concerns arising from new access points.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height, bulk, and scale of the proposed dwelling would result in an overbearing impact on adjacent properties and the surrounding character of the area.
- The design and prominent location of the development are considered injurious to the residential amenities of neighboring residents.
- The creation of two additional access points would create a traffic hazard and impede the safe and free flow of traffic on the public road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a dwelling house and a garden room with a steam room and sauna at Cullenagh, Courtmacsherry, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the development on two primary grounds: firstly, that the physical massing and design of the house would be visually intrusive and overbearing for neighboring residents; and secondly, that the proposed site access arrangements would endanger public safety by interfering with traffic flow on the adjacent road. Consequently,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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