Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to non-compliance with national road access policies, insufficient site size for wastewater treatment, and inadequate environmental screening regarding the River Moy SAC.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would generate additional traffic onto a National Road where speed limits exceed 60 km/h, contrary to policy MTP 24 and posing a risk to public safety.
- The site area of 0.110ha fails to meet the minimum requirement of 1500sqm for reusing existing structures, and the applicant failed to demonstrate that the site is suitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent.
- Insufficient information was provided to rule out adverse impacts on the River Moy Special Area of Conservation (SAC), particularly as the screening statement failed to address the retention element of the application.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RHO 2RHO 5MTP 24Section 7.6 of Volume 2Section 2.3 of Chapter 2 of Volume 2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention and renovation of a derelict single-storey dwelling, including a two-storey extension and a new wastewater treatment system, on a 0.110ha site south of Foxford, Co. Mayo. The Planning Authority refused permission because the development would intensify traffic on a high-speed national road and the site is undersized for the proposed wastewater infrastructure. Furthermore, the proximity to the River Moy SAC and the lack of comprehensive environmental screening me...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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