Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to unsuitable ground conditions for wastewater disposal, failure to demonstrate a rural housing need in a restricted area, and adverse visual impact on an elevated landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The trial hole revealed a high water table and poor percolation, making the site unsuitable for safe effluent disposal and prejudicial to public health.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a permanent housing need or a social/economic link to the area, contravening Objective RHO 1 for areas under strong urban influence.
- The proposed dwelling would be an obtrusive feature in an elevated and exposed landscape, failing to integrate into the local character as required by Policy RHP 5.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 1Policy RHP 5Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment unit at Slinaunroe, Westport. The site is situated within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' on an elevated landscape. Mayo County Council refused permission because the ground conditions were found to be unsuitable for wastewater treatment, the applicants did not adequately demonstrate compliance with rural housing eligibility criteria (Objective RHO 1), and the design was deemed to have an...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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