Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need as required by Objective RHO1 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, as they are not considered to be from the 'general rural area' where the site is located.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant does not comply with the housing need criteria of Objective RHO1 because their family home is located 7km away, which is outside the 'general rural area' of the proposed site.
- The proposed development would constitute haphazard development in a rural area and lead to demands for the uneconomic provision of public services and communal facilities.
- The development would result in the erosion of the visual and environmental amenity of the area and would interfere with the character of the landscape at this location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO1Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
Aisling Grimes sought planning permission for a private dwelling, domestic garage, and effluent treatment system at Ardogommon, Westport, on a 0.56ha site. The location is designated as a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' in the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028. The application was refused primarily because the applicant failed to establish a local housing need under Objective RHO1, as her family home is 7km away in Lanmore. Additionally, the Planning Authority determined the propo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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