Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to significant coastal flood risk and inadequate vehicular access safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is situated within flood zones A and B, presenting an unacceptable risk of coastal flooding to both the residential structure and the wastewater treatment system.
- The development fails to comply with Objective NEO 33 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding the management of flood risk in coastal areas.
- The proposed access onto the L5843 local road is considered a traffic hazard due to poor visibility and insufficient demonstration of safe vehicular movement.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RHP 8RHO 1Objective NEO 33Part 7.0 Roads and Parking
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a bungalow and garage at Westport Demesne, Carrowholly, a coastal site near Westport. Although the applicant met the rural housing need criteria (RHO 1), the planning authority refused permission on two main grounds: the site's location within high-risk coastal flood zones (A and B) and the failure to provide safe vehicular access. The proposal was deemed contrary to Objective NEO 33 and road safety standards, posing a risk to public health and safety....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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