Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located within high-risk flood zones A and B and is contrary to Objective NEO 33 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding coastal flooding risks.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within flood zones A and B, which are areas of high flood risk, making it unsuitable for highly vulnerable residential development.
- The proposal is contrary to Objective NEO 33 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, which requires development in areas liable to coastal flooding to be assessed in accordance with national Flood Risk Management Guidelines.
- Granting permission would pose an unacceptable risk to the safety of future residents and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028RHO 1RHO 4Objective NEO 33
Decision Document Summary
Richard Gill and Claire O Hanlon sought planning permission for a new dwelling house and domestic garage at Westport Demesne, Carrowholly, Co. Mayo. The site is located in a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence' and adjacent to the Clew Bay Complex SAC. Although the applicants were deemed to have met the rural housing need criteria under Objective RHO 1, the application was refused because the site is situated within high-risk flood zones A and B. The Planning Authority concluded that the de...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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