Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a long-standing social link to the specific coastal area as required by Objective RHO-4, and the resulting negative impact on the character of the scenic landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a long-standing social link to the specific coastal area, as the family home is located approximately 3km away in a non-coastal location.
- The proposed development would contravene Rural Housing Objective RHO-4 by interfering with the character and integrity of a sensitive scenic coastal landscape which is necessary to preserve.
- The applicant failed to overcome the previous reason for refusal (Ref: 24/60716) regarding non-compliance with rural housing policy for coastal zones.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO-4Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Westport Local Area Plan 2024-2030
Decision Document Summary
William Doheny proposed the construction of a large 502m2 private dwelling, domestic garage, and farm stables on a 1.13ha agricultural site at Rosbeg, Westport. The site is situated in a scenic coastal area within the Clew Bay Complex SAC. While the applicant provided school and employment records to show local ties, the Planning Authority determined that these did not constitute a 'long-standing social link' to the specific coastal zone as required by Objective RHO-4. The application was refuse...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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