Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling's prominent backland siting would be visually obtrusive in a designated Visually Sensitive landscape and set an undesirable precedent for further backland development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is situated on a prominent and exposed backland plot within a Visually Sensitive landscape, rendering it unduly obtrusive.
- The development would interfere with the character of the landscape and fail to comply with Objective KCDP 11-78 regarding the protection of scenic value.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for backland development in an area already under pressure from high-density ribbon development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposed a 236.54sqm single-storey dwelling with an attic at Cullenagh Upper, Beaufort, a location designated as a Visually Sensitive Area under Urban Influence. Although the applicant appeared to satisfy rural housing need policies, the Planning Authority refused permission due to the site's elevated and backland position. The decision-maker concluded that the proposal would be visually obtrusive, harm the rural character of the landscape, and set a negative precedent for similar ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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