Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located in an unserviced rural area outside of any designated settlement, which is contrary to the Mayo County Development Plan policy of directing multiple residential units to defined settlements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is situated in an unserviced rural area where the suburban nature of the proposal is considered out of character and injurious to the amenities of the area.
- The proposal is contrary to Policy TVHP8 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, which requires multiple residential developments to be directed to settlements identified in the Core Strategy.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for multi-unit developments outside designated settlements, leading to the erosion of the rural environment and uneconomic demands for public services.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Policy TVHP8
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a mixed-use development consisting of a commercial unit (retail and work hub) and four 2-bedroom apartments at Cloonlaur, Killadoon, Co. Mayo. The site is located in an open, unserviced rural area adjacent to a church and school. Mayo County Council refused the application because the development is contrary to Policy TVHP8 of the County Development Plan, which directs multi-unit residential projects into defined settlements. The planning authority determined t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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