Core Refusal Reason
The development would constitute ribbon development, pose a risk to public health due to inadequate wastewater separation distances, and lacks a required Appropriate Assessment screening for the nearby River Moy SAC.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would result in ribbon development in an unserviced rural area, materially contravening Rural Housing Objective RHO 7 and interfering with the landscape character.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system fails to meet the minimum 10m separation distance from a surface water stream required by the EPA Code of Practice, posing a threat to public health.
- In the absence of a Stage 1 Appropriate Assessment Screening report, the Planning Authority cannot be satisfied that the development will not have significant adverse effects on the River Moy SAC (Natura 2000 site).
Cited Policies (CDP)
RHO 7NEP 1Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
Marian Mullaney sought planning permission for a single-storey domestic dwelling, a wastewater treatment system, and ancillary works at an elevated site in Cloonkedagh, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo. The application was refused by Mayo County Council primarily because the development would exacerbate ribbon development in the area, contravening Objective RHO 7. Additionally, the proposed wastewater infrastructure failed to meet mandatory separation distances from a nearby stream, and the applicant failed ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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