Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or social/economic link to the area in accordance with Objective RHO 1 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient information to establish a genuine social or economic link to the local area as required for sites located in areas under urban influence.
- The proposed development does not comply with Objective RHO 1 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding the demonstration of a permanent housing need.
- Granting permission would result in haphazard development and materially contravene the established rural housing policies of the county.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Objective RHO 1Mayo Rural Housing Design Guideline 2008
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a dwelling house, proprietary treatment unit, and percolation area at Lissaniska, Ballyvary, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being 'under urban influence.' Despite a request for further information, the applicants failed to adequately demonstrate a social or economic link to the area or a genuine housing need in accordance with Objective RHO 1 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028. Consequently, the plannin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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