Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development on an elevated site along a designated scenic route would negatively impact the landscape character and fail to integrate effectively, particularly as alternative, less visually sensitive family lands are available.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The elevated location of the site along a designated scenic route (R314) would result in a development that fails to integrate into the rural landscape and seriously injures the visual amenities of the area.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a clear necessity to build at this specific sensitive location, particularly as alternative, less visually prominent sites are available within the family's landholding.
- The proposed design, including features like a first-floor balcony and complex fenestration, is not in accordance with the Mayo Rural Housing Design Guidelines 2008 and would further exacerbate the negative visual impact on the scenic route.
Cited Policies (CDP)
MCDP 2022-2028 RHO 2MCDP 2022-2028 NEO 25Objective RHO 3Mayo Rural Housing Design Guidelines 2008Landscape Policy Area 1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a 5-bedroom split-level dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Fallagh, Barnatra, Co. Mayo. The site is situated in a sensitive landscape (Landscape Policy Area 1) and is highly visible from the R314 regional road, which is a designated scenic route. The application was refused because the development would significantly impinge on the character and integrity of the scenic landscape. Furthermore, the planning authority determined t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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