Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development's scale, form, and elevated siting would cause a significant detrimental visual impact on a sensitive and scenic landscape character area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dwelling's elevated and exposed position, combined with its significant scale and expanse, would result in a visually prominent development that fails to integrate into the sensitive landscape.
- The proposal is contrary to specific landscape character protection policies (P-LCP-1 to P-LCP-4) intended to preserve the unique visual character of designated Visually Vulnerable Areas and Scenic Routes.
- The orientation and design of the dwelling do not sufficiently follow local precedent or rural vernacular guidance, thereby failing to mitigate the adverse visual impact on the surrounding environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SP-S-12P-LCP-1P-LCP-2P-LCP-3P-LCP-4P-BD-7P-RHOU-1P-RHOU-2Section 33.4
Decision Document Summary
Joseph Leydon sought permission for a 256sq.m single-storey dwelling and garage at Bunduff, Cliffoney, Co. Sligo, on a 0.6-hectare greenfield site located along a designated Scenic Route and near a Special Area of Conservation. While the applicant attempted to demonstrate a rural housing need based on family business operations, the Planning Authority refused the application primarily due to visual impact. The proposed house, sited on an elevated and exposed portion of the site, was deemed to be...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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