Core Refusal Reason
The development represents a substandard form of residential accommodation due to poor internal layout, lack of private open space, and inadequate parking and access visibility, constituting overdevelopment of a restricted site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed retention of two apartments fails to meet minimum national standards for residential amenity, specifically regarding internal storage, private open space, and natural light.
- The development constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site within an established estate, which would depreciate the value of neighboring properties and result in an over-concentration of apartment units.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate safe access arrangements, as the proposed sightlines do not meet the required standards, potentially endangering public safety by creating a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.4 of Volume 2 of Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Table 7 Car Parking Standards of Volume 2 of Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Table 4 of Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Diagram 1 of Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Castlebar Town & Environs Local Area Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the retention and completion of two apartments created through the subdivision of an existing dwelling house at 13 Garryduff Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. Mayo County Council refused the application on the grounds that the development provides a substandard level of residential amenity for future occupants, citing deficiencies in storage, private open space, and parking. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that the proposal constitutes overdevelopme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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