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Dwelling house, domestic garage and farm stables, together with all ancillary site works and services. The maximum height of the building is 9.3m with no existing buildings located on the site. This submission to the Planning Authority will be accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a longstanding social link to the specific scenic coastal area as required by Objective RHO 4 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is located within a coastal area and along a scenic route where Objective RHO 4 of the County Development Plan applies, requiring applicants to demonstrate a longstanding social link to the area.
  • The applicant's family home is located approximately 3km from the site in a non-coastal location, meaning the applicant does not satisfy the social link requirement for this specific sensitive landscape.
  • The proposed development would interfere with the character of the landscape which is necessary to preserve and is therefore contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective RHO 4

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for a dwelling house, domestic garage, and farm stables at Rosbeg, Westport, Co. Mayo, on a 1.130ha site adjacent to the Clew Bay SAC. Although the site had a previous planning history for residential use, current policy under the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 classifies the location as a coastal area under urban pressure. The application was refused because the applicant could not demonstrate a longstanding social link to this specific coastal area, and ...
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