Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development's elevated siting and significant setback from the public road would result in a prominent visual impact, haphazard development pattern, and adverse effects on the rural character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The elevated position and significant setback from the public road would create a prominent visual impact and a haphazard pattern of development contrary to the established building line.
- The extensive excavation and development works required to facilitate the dwelling and driveway on the steeply inclined site would negatively impact the rural character and environmental amenity of the landscape.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments that do not align with the principles of proper planning and sustainable development in a rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
MCDP 2022-2028 RHO 2Policy Objective RHO5MCDP 2022-2028 Volume 2 Section 2.5MCDP 2022-2028 Volume 2 Section 2.8MCDP 2022-2028 Volume 2 Section 7.6
Decision Document Summary
This application sought planning permission for a 280.52sqm bungalow, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Tullanacorra Deerpark, Swinford, Co. Mayo. The site is a greenfield location extracted from family lands, characterized by an elevated position and a significant incline from the public road. Mayo County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed siting, set far back from the road on an elevated platform, would create a prominent visual impact and a haphaz...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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