Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its elevated and exposed location which would break the skyline and negatively impact the rural landscape, combined with a failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is located on an elevated and exposed site where it would break the skyline, resulting in an incongruous and intrusive feature that interferes with the character of the rural landscape.
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate a permanent housing need at this location, which is designated as an area under urban influence, thereby contravening rural housing policy.
- The development would constitute haphazard development in a rural area and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RHP 5Objective RHO 5Objective RHO1
Decision Document Summary
Shane Corcoran and Emma Staunton sought permission to construct a dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Slinaunroe, Clogher, Westport, Co. Mayo. The site is located in a rural townland designated as being under urban influence. Mayo County Council refused the application because the proposed house would be sited on a highly elevated portion of the land, breaking the skyline and damaging the visual amenity of the landscape. Furthermore, the applicants did not establish a spec...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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