Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey dwelling, due to its scale, massing, and elevated location on exposed ground, would break the skyline and negatively impact the character of the landscape, contravening specific landscape protection and rural housing objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey dwelling is considered unsuitable for the site as its height and scale on elevated, exposed ground would break the skyline and interfere with the character of the landscape.
- The development would detract from the visual and residential amenities of the area and establish an undesirable precedent for similar future developments in this rural location.
- The proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it contravenes Objectives LP-01 (Landscape Protection) and RH-02 (Rural Housing) of the Mayo County Development Plan 2014-2020.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective LP-01Objective RH-02Section 2.3.2Volume 2 Section 16.3Appendix 1
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a two-storey dwelling house, garage, and septic tank system at Kilmore, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo, within a rural area classified as a 'Structurally Weak Area'. While the principle of housing is generally supported in this zone, the specific proposal was refused because the 8.2m high structure on an elevated and exposed site was deemed to break the skyline and negatively impact the landscape character. The planning authority concluded that the scale and massing of...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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