Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its excessive scale, height, and bulk, which would result in an obtrusive and incongruous feature in a highly scenic rural landscape, negatively impacting visual amenities and contravening development objectives for scenic routes.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design fails to integrate effectively into the highly scenic rural landscape and contravenes Development Objective NEO25 by impinging on the character and distinctiveness of a designated scenic route.
- The proposed development would constitute an incongruous feature that is out of character with surrounding development and would adversely impact the visual amenity of the area.
- By reason of its scale, height, and bulk, the proposal would be visually obtrusive, would seriously injure the amenity of adjoining dwellings, and would depreciate the value of property in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RHO 10NEP 14NEO 26NEO 25RHO 4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for significant alterations and two-storey extensions to an existing 1970s bungalow at Murrisknabol, Murrisk, Westport, resulting in a 394m2, six-bedroom dwelling. The site occupies a sensitive coastal location overlooking Clew Bay and is clearly visible from the R335, a designated Scenic Route. Mayo County Council refused the application on the grounds that the development's excessive scale and bulk would be visually obtrusive and fail to harmonize with the landsc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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