Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located on an elevated and exposed site in an open field, making it a visually prominent and incongruous feature that fails to assimilate into the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would be situated in a visually prominent, elevated, and exposed position within an open field, failing to integrate or assimilate into the attractive rural landscape.
- The proposal contravenes specific landscape protection policies (RHP 5 and RHO 5) of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 by creating an intrusive feature that interferes with the area's character.
- Alternative, more suitable locations exist within the applicant's family landholding, specifically along the eastern field boundary, which would allow for better landscape integration.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RHP 5Objective RHO 5Objective RHO 2Chapter 3 Volume 1
Decision Document Summary
Cathal Hayes sought planning permission for a bungalow, garage, and wastewater system at Baloor East, Ballintubber. The site is located in a rural area not under strong urban influence. While the applicant demonstrated a rural housing need, the application was refused because the chosen site occupies a central, elevated, and exposed position in an open field. The Planning Authority determined that the house would be an incongruous and intrusive feature on the landscape, failing to meet siting an...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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