Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located on an exposed site along designated scenic routes and in close proximity to a visually vulnerable area, where its scale and siting would significantly detract from the landscape character and visual amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's prominent siting on an exposed site along designated scenic routes and near a visually vulnerable area constitutes an unacceptable intervention in a highly sensitive landscape.
- The proposal fails to comply with landscape protection policies P-LCP-1, P-LCP-2, and P-LCP-3, as it would adversely affect the visual and scenic character of the surrounding environment.
- The structure is contrary to Section 33.2.2 of the CDP regarding impact on surroundings and would set an undesirable precedent for further detached, visually prominent ancillary buildings in the rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
P-LCP-1P-LCP-2P-LCP-3Section 33.2.2Section 33.4.5
Decision Document Summary
Eileen Goldrick sought retention and completion permission for a two-storey domestic garage with a first-floor horology studio at Mount Temple, Moneygold, Co. Sligo. The site is located within a sensitive rural landscape along designated scenic routes and near a visually vulnerable area. Sligo County Council refused the application because the structure's prominent siting and scale would significantly detract from the area's landscape character, fail to meet specific visual protection policies, ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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