Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would be a visually obtrusive feature on an elevated landscape, failing to integrate into the local character as required by planning policy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located on very elevated lands where the proposed dwelling would constitute an obtrusive feature that interferes with the character of the landscape.
- The proposal contravenes Policy RHP 5 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, which mandates that rural housing must integrate into and reflect local landscape character.
- Minor modifications to the design were insufficient to overcome the previous reason for refusal (24/60212) regarding the adverse visual impact of the development at this specific location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RHO1RHP 5Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This application by John Muldoon proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling and associated services on an elevated 0.42ha site at Knockfelim, Westport. Although the applicant met the 'Rural Areas Under Strong Urban Influence' housing need criteria (RHO1), the Planning Authority recommended refusal due to significant visual impact concerns. The report concludes that the development would be an obtrusive feature on the landscape, failing to satisfy Policy RHP 5 of the County Development...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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