Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling is considered visually obtrusive and out of character with the rural setting due to its excessive size, scale, and massing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed revisions to the house design, specifically the increased height of 8.7m and gable depth of 10.5m, are deemed inappropriate for the rural character of the immediate area.
- The development would create an obtrusive feature in the landscape and set an undesirable precedent for future design in the surrounding locality.
- The proposal fails to comply with the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the associated Rural Design Guidelines regarding proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a change of house design from a previously granted permission (P21/706) at a site in Belass, Foxford, Co. Mayo. While the site is within the town boundary, it is rural in character and located within an archaeological buffer zone. Mayo County Council refused the application because the proposed increase in the building's height and gable depth resulted in a design that was considered incongruent with the landscape, visually prominent, and contrary to the Mayo County Devel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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