Core Refusal Reason
The development would constitute ribbon development and lead to an over-concentration of on-site wastewater treatment systems in an un-serviced rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would increase the number of houses in a row to six along this section of road frontage, thereby constituting ribbon development.
- The proposal contravenes Policy/Objective RHO 7 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, which seeks to avoid linear or ribbon development to protect rural settlement patterns.
- The development would result in an over-concentration of on-site wastewater treatment systems in an un-serviced rural area, which is considered prejudicial to public health and contrary to proper planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RHO 2RHO 7
Decision Document Summary
Darragh Giblin sought planning permission for a 182m2 three-bedroom bungalow and domestic garage at Grallagh, Ballyvary, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. The site is situated in a 'Category 2 - Remaining Rural Area' as defined by the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028. Although the house design, water supply, and access were considered acceptable, the Planning Authority refused the application because the development would result in a row of six houses, exceeding the threshold for ribbon development set...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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