Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposed development's scale and location along a narrow laneway were deemed unsuitable for the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to establish a genuine rural-generated housing need as required by Objective RHO 1 for areas under strong urban influence.
- The proposed location along a narrow rural laneway constitutes haphazard development that would adversely impact the area's residential amenity and rural character.
- The scale, massing, and design of the dwelling do not comply with the Mayo Rural Housing Design Guidelines 2008 and would result in an incongruous feature in the landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 1Objective RHO 4Objective RHO 5Policy NEP 14Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Mayo Rural Housing Design Guidelines 2008
Decision Document Summary
Ann Marie Corcoran and Thomas Tumelty sought planning permission for a large two-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Colladussaun, Knockmore, Ballina, Co. Mayo. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence near Lough Conn. Mayo County Council refused the application following a Further Information request because the applicants did not sufficiently demonstrate a local housing need. Additionally, the Planning Authority raised significant concerns regard...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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