Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment that would adversely impact a NIAH-listed heritage building, lacks justification for the additional outbuilding, and fails to address flood risk requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and design of the proposed extension and outbuilding represent overdevelopment that would significantly detract from the visual and historical prominence of the NIAH-listed Lisloughrey Cottage.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate justification for the second outbuilding, which would set an undesirable precedent and negatively impact the visual amenities of the area.
- The application failed to demonstrate that the site is not at risk of flooding through a site-specific flood risk assessment, making it contrary to objective INO 19 of the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Mayo Rural Housing Design Guideline 2008objective INO 19
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey extension and a 106sqm outbuilding at Lisloughrey, Cong, Co. Mayo, on a site containing a vernacular cottage listed on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH). The site is environmentally sensitive, located within the Lough Corrib SAC and SPA. Mayo County Council refused permission primarily because the scale and design of the works were deemed overdevelopment that would harm the character of the heritage building. Additionally, ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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