Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to unsuitable ground conditions for wastewater treatment, traffic safety hazards arising from a substandard access road, and significant adverse visual impact on the landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to a high water table (200mm) and poor soil percolation, which would be prejudicial to public health.
- The proposed access via a substandard private road and its junction with the R309 Regional Road would create a traffic hazard and obstruct road users.
- The elevated nature and scale of the proposed dwelling would result in an intrusive visual impact on the landscape, failing to comply with rural housing design guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RHO 1Objective RHO 5Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Mayo Rural Housing Design Guidelines 2008
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a 3-bedroom bungalow and wastewater treatment unit on an elevated 0.241-hectare site at Doon, Westport. Mayo County Council refused permission because the high groundwater level prevents safe effluent disposal, the access road and its junction with the R309 are substandard for the additional traffic, and the dwelling's design and prominent position would negatively impact the character of the rural landscape....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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