Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to its adverse visual impact on a sensitive coastal landscape, significant flood risk within coastal flood zones, and a failure to provide sufficient evidence regarding rural housing need, traffic safety, and water supply.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in an obtrusive feature in a sensitive coastal landscape, contravening Objective RHO 4 by failing to preserve the character and visual integrity of the area.
- The site is located within high-risk coastal flood zones (0.5% and 0.1%), making the proposal contrary to national flood risk management guidelines and prejudicial to public health.
- Insufficient information was submitted to demonstrate compliance with rural housing need (Objective RHO 1), ensure safe access regarding traffic hazards, or confirm the availability of a potable water supply.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 4Objective RHO 1Rural Areas Under Strong Urban InfluenceMayo County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission for a dwelling house, garage, and associated site works at Carrowkeeran, Murrisk, a coastal site located in an area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Mayo County Council refused the proposal because its scale and design were deemed inappropriate for this sensitive landscape, potentially interfering with coastal views and character. Additionally, the site's location within identified flood zones and the lack of evidence regarding the applicants' ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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