Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine social or economic link to the rural area under strong urban influence, as required by Objective RHO-1 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate sufficient social or economic connections to the rural area, which is designated as being under strong urban influence.
- The proposed development would materially contravene the rural housing policies and objectives of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically Objective RHO-1.
- The design of the two-storey dwelling, characterized by a front projection and excessive gable depths, is not in accordance with the Mayo Rural House Design Guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO-1Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Ballina Local Area Plan (L.A.P) 2024-2030Mayo Rural House Design Guidelines
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a 290m² two-storey detached dwelling and a 67m² domestic garage on a greenfield site at Old French Road, Farrannoo, Ballina. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence and is zoned for agriculture under the Ballina Local Area Plan. The application was refused because the applicants did not establish a qualifying social or economic need to reside in the area, and the proposed house design was deemed inconsistent with the Mayo Rural H...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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