Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a rural housing need (RHO 1), traffic safety concerns regarding substandard sightlines, and poor integration of the design into the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to establish a genuine rural housing need in accordance with policy objective RHO 1 for areas under strong urban influence, meaning the proposal would constitute haphazard development.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of a serious traffic hazard because the sightlines do not meet the requirements of Section 7.6 of the County Development Plan.
- The siting and design of the dwelling fail to integrate into the rural landscape and would conflict with Objective RHO 5, resulting in injury to the visual and environmental amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028RHO 1Section 7.6Objective RHO 5Mayo Rural Design Guide
Decision Document Summary
Michael and Aoife Culkin applied for permission to demolish an existing shed and construct a 260sqm split-level dwelling, a domestic garage, and a wastewater treatment system at Farranmorgan, Ballina, Co. Mayo. The site is located in a rural area identified as being under strong urban influence. Mayo County Council refused the application because the applicants did not demonstrate a functional or social housing need at this location. Furthermore, the Planning Authority cited traffic safety risks...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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