Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its prominent hillside location requiring excessive excavation, the creation of a new access onto a strategically important regional road without demonstrated need, and inappropriate scale and design.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would be seriously injurious to the visual amenity of the area due to its elevated hillside position and the extensive excavation and clearance required, which would damage the landscape character.
- The proposal involves the creation of a new access onto the R323, a strategically important regional road, where the applicant failed to demonstrate a necessary economic or social need, thereby contravening Policy MTP 28 and creating a potential traffic hazard.
- The scale, massing, and design of the dwelling fail to comply with Objective RHO 5 and rural housing guidelines, resulting in an adverse impact on the character and visual prominence of the landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Policy MTP 28Objective RHO 5Mayo Rural Housing Design Guideline 2008
Decision Document Summary
Aine and Robert Daniel proposed the construction of a two-storey dwelling house, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Gowelboy, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo. The site is situated on an elevated hillside adjoining the R323 regional route. Mayo County Council refused the application because the required 'cut and fill' works would severely damage the landscape character, the development would create a new access onto a strategically important road without a proven social or economic need (con...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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