Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would be an obtrusive and incongruous feature on the landscape, contravening Policy RHP 5 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding landscape integration.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed split-level dwelling, featuring an 8.5m high two-storey element on an elevated site, is considered an incongruous and obtrusive feature on the landscape.
- The development fails to employ site-specific design solutions that integrate into and reflect the local landscape character, directly contravening Policy RHP 5 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed siting and design would result in an adverse impact on the landscape character, interfering with a landscape that the planning authority deems necessary to preserve.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RHO 1RHP 5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a 316m2 split-level dwelling house, domestic garage, and proprietary treatment system at Lisnolan, Manulla, Castlebar. Mayo County Council refused the application primarily because the scale and design of the house, particularly its 8.5m height on an elevated site, would create an obtrusive and incongruous feature in the landscape. The planning authority concluded that the development contravenes Policy RHP 5 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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