Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling is located on elevated land and would be an obtrusive feature on the landscape, failing to integrate into the local character as required by planning policy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is located on very elevated lands, making it an obtrusive feature that fails to integrate into or reflect the local landscape character.
- The applicant appears to have sufficient scope to relocate the proposed dwelling further down the field to a lower level nearer the family home to reduce visual impact.
- The development contravenes Policy RHP 5 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, which requires rural housing to employ site-specific design solutions that integrate into the landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO1Policy RHP 5
Decision Document Summary
John Muldoon sought permission for the construction of a dwelling house, garage, and effluent treatment system at Knockfelim, Westport, on a site forming part of a large agricultural field adjoining the family home. The application was refused by Mayo County Council primarily because the proposed site is situated on highly elevated ground, which would result in an obtrusive visual impact on the landscape. The planning authority determined that the proposal contravenes Policy RHP 5 of the County ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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