Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and the inclusion of suburban design features that do not integrate with the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence, such as folio details for the original family home, to demonstrate a permanent housing need at this location in accordance with Objective RHO 1.
- The proposed development would constitute haphazard development in a rural area, which would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The urban design features, specifically a suburban-style stairwell feature on the front elevation, fail to integrate into the rural landscape and would seriously injure the amenities of the area, conflicting with Objective RHO 5.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 1Objective RHO 5Mayo Rural Housing Design Guidelines (2008)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a dwelling house, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Drumkeen, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Mayo County Council refused the application on two primary grounds: first, the applicant did not adequately prove a local rural housing need as required by Objective RHO 1 of the County Development Plan; second, the design was deemed unsuitable for a rural context. Specifically, the planning authority noted that the proposed stairwell feature was suburban in n...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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