Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling is located in a prominent, elevated position that would break the skyline and detrimentally impact the visual amenities and landscape character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site's elevated and exposed location would result in a dwelling that breaks the skyline and appears unduly prominent from surrounding approach roads and lower-level areas.
- The proposal fails to protect the landscape character and scenic value of the area, directly contravening Landscape Policy Objective L 02 of the Development Plan.
- Despite the applicant establishing a local housing need, the visual impact on rural amenities makes the specific site unsuitable for development compared to potential lower-level alternatives on the landholding.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Landscape Policy Objective L 02Policy H 28Section 8.6Section 9.6
Decision Document Summary
Michelle Burns sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, shed, and associated services at Lisnakill Cross, Butlerstown, on a 0.390-hectare site designated as 'white lands' and an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. Although the applicant successfully demonstrated a local housing need, the application was refused because the site's prominent, elevated position would cause the building to break the skyline. The Planning Authority concluded that the development would negatively impact the la...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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