Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling design is suburban in nature, fails to reflect rural vernacular proportions, and would negatively impact the visual amenity and character of the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed house design is suburban and overly complex, failing to integrate into the rural landscape or adhere to the narrow plan proportions recommended in the Mayo Rural Housing Design Guidelines 2008.
- The development would contravene specific County Development Plan policies (RHP 5 and NEP14) aimed at protecting and enhancing the unique physical, visual, and scenic character of the Mayo landscape.
- The applicant failed to submit a revised design despite previous advice from the Planning Authority, resulting in a proposal that constitutes an incongruous design feature detrimental to the visual amenity of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RHO1RHO5NEP14RHP 5Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Mayo Rural Housing Design Guidelines 2008
Decision Document Summary
Lisa McGuinness sought planning permission for a new dwelling house, garage, and associated site works at Derryool, Rocklands, Castlebar. While the applicant successfully demonstrated a housing need (RHO1) and addressed technical issues regarding water and access, the Planning Authority refused the application primarily on design grounds. The proposed structure was deemed too suburban in scale and massing, with excessive gable widths and horizontal window emphasis that conflict with the Mayo Rur...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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