Core Refusal Reason
The development is located on designated public open space within an established residential estate, and its construction would involve the loss of mature trees and biodiversity, while also failing to address identified flood risks.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located on land designated as public open space in the original estate permission (PRR78/459), and its loss would materially contravene objective LUZ 6 of the Ballina Local Area Plan.
- The removal of a substantial number of mature trees would negatively impact local biodiversity and the visual character of the area, contrary to policies protecting ecological corridors and natural heritage.
- The site is subject to pluvial flood risk, and the applicant failed to provide a site-specific flood risk assessment as required by Objective INO19 of the Mayo County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
LUZ 6NEO 1NEP 3NEO 6NEP 5NE04INO19
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a 263sqm two-storey dwelling on a 0.14ha site at the entrance to 'The Moorings' residential estate in Ballina. The site currently serves as a wooded green area and public open space for the existing development. Mayo County Council refused permission because the development would result in the loss of essential communal open space and mature trees, adversely affecting the estate's character and biodiversity. Furthermore, the application failed to adequat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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