Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a long-standing social link to the local area as required by Rural Housing Objective RHO-4 for developments in coastal and scenic zones.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a long-standing social link to the local area, thereby contravening Rural Housing Objective RHO-4 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed development is located in a sensitive coastal and scenic rural area where strict controls on housing need are applied to prevent haphazard development.
- Granting permission would militate against the preservation of the rural environment and interfere with the character of the coastal landscape, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RHO 4Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Mayo Rural Housing Design Guidelines 2008
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a 122.45sqm Scandinavian-style bungalow and wastewater treatment system at Bunanioo, Currane, Achill, a scenic coastal site overlooking the bay. While technical issues regarding wastewater and design were largely addressed through further information, the application was refused because the applicants did not meet the local housing need criteria. Specifically, they failed to demonstrate a long-standing social link to the area as required by Objective RHO...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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