Core Refusal Reason
The development contravenes Objective RHO 4 of the Mayo County Development Plan as it would negatively impact the character and integrity of a sensitive scenic coastal landscape and fails to demonstrate that an alternative, less visually sensitive location is unavailable.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would result in an obtrusive feature in a sensitive coastal landscape, negatively impacting the character, integrity, and distinctiveness of the area.
- The applicants failed to satisfy the planning authority that the development could not be located at an alternative, less visually sensitive site.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in scenic coastal areas, interfering with a landscape that is necessary to preserve.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 4Policy MTP 28
Decision Document Summary
Tom and Selina Gill sought permission for a new permanent family dwelling, garage, and wastewater system at a 0.480ha wooded site in Deerpark West, Murrisk, overlooking Clew Bay and near Croagh Patrick. While the applicants demonstrated a social link to the area, the proposal was refused because it contravenes Objective RHO 4 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028. The planning authority determined that the house would be an obtrusive addition to a highly sensitive scenic coastal landscap...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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