Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to a failure to demonstrate rural housing need, significant adverse visual impact on a sensitive drumlin landscape, and inadequate evidence regarding the site's suitability for wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or a social/economic link to the area as required by Rural Housing Objective RHO-1 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed development, by virtue of its elevated and prominent location in a sensitive drumlin landscape, would constitute an incongruous design feature that fails to integrate effectively into the scenic environment.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the site is suitable for the safe disposal of effluent, noting that the trial hole was excavated on made ground and the site assessor lacked the necessary FETAC certification.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RHO 1Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Mayo Rural Housing Design Guidelines 2008
Decision Document Summary
Elaine Anderson sought planning permission for a 3-bedroom bungalow and a tertiary treatment system at Coolbarreen, Westport, Co. Mayo, located within an elevated drumlin landscape designated as a Rural Area Under Urban Influence. Mayo County Council refused the proposal because the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate a local housing need, the dwelling would have a prominent and negative visual impact on the sensitive landscape, and there were significant concerns regarding the technical ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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