Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes undesirable ribbon development contrary to Rural Housing Objective RHO7 and would result in an over-concentration of septic tanks in a sensitive coastal area, particularly as more suitable alternative sites are available on the applicant's family landholding.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would constitute undesirable ribbon development, exceeding the density of 5 houses in a row over 250m of road frontage, thereby contravening Rural Housing Objective RHO7.
- The proposal would lead to an over-concentration of septic tank systems in a sensitive rural coastal area, which is considered prejudicial to public health.
- More suitable and preferential alternative options for a dwelling exist on the applicant's established family landholding at Knockshambo, making the current site choice inappropriate from a planning perspective.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Rural Housing Objective RHO7
Decision Document Summary
Patrick and Theresa Ginnelly sought permission for a new detached dwelling and effluent treatment system at Corclough East, Belmullet, Co. Mayo. The site is located in a sensitive rural coastal area where previous planning permission had already been refused for similar reasons. The Planning Authority determined that the proposal would result in undesirable ribbon development contrary to Objective RHO7 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 and create an unsustainable over-concentration o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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