Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located in a high-sensitivity coastal landscape where its siting and configuration would negatively impact visual amenity and fail to integrate with the existing building line.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located within a Special Class 3 Landscape Sensitivity area ('High Sensitivity to Change') where the proposed siting and configuration fail to respect the existing building line and coastal context.
- The proposal would constitute an unnecessary scar on the sensitive coastal landscape and seriously injure the visual amenity of the area.
- Permitting the development would establish an undesirable pattern of development and set a negative precedent for future development in this high-sensitivity coastal setting.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 9DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 46
Decision Document Summary
Mairéad De Paor sought permission for a 130.93 sqm dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at An Caorán Beag, An Cheathrú Rua, a rural townland within the Gaeltacht and a Special Landscape Sensitivity area. While the applicant demonstrated a rural housing need, the Planning Authority refused the application primarily due to the siting and configuration of the dwelling. The proposed house was found to be out of character with the existing building line and would negatively impact the visua...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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