Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its adverse visual impact on a sensitive elevated lakeside landscape and the failure to demonstrate safe access visibility.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling at this elevated lakeside location would constitute an obtrusive feature that cannot be assimilated into the landscape, thereby contravening Objective RHO 4 regarding the preservation of landscape character.
- The development would interfere with a landscape that is necessary to preserve and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed entrance complies with required visibility standards, meaning the development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 1Objective RHO 4Section 7.6 Access VisibilityMayo County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought outline permission for a dwelling house and septic tank system on a 0.36ha site at Drumadoon, Islandeady, overlooking Islandeady Lough. While the planning authority acknowledged the applicants' social link to the area under Objective RHO 1, the proposal was refused because the elevated lakeside site is considered too sensitive for the proposed development. The Planning Authority determined that a house here would be visually obtrusive and fail to assimilate into the landsca...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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