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Planning Permission for development consisting of construction of a dry bedded sheep shed with an underground effluent storage tank along with all associated site works.. There will be one buildings and one concrete effluent tank. All effluent from the dry bedded shed will be collected and stored in the proposed effluent tank as per DAFM specifications. The sheep shed will be 6.53m in height. There is no protected structures close to the site or watercourses.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development is considered premature pending the final route selection and determination of the southern bypass of Westport Town.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The application site is situated in close proximity to corridors identified for the potential southern bypass of Westport Town.
  • The development is deemed premature until Mayo County Council determines the final route for the bypass project.
  • The proposal does not align with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as set out in the Draft Westport Local Area Plan 2023-2029.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Draft Westport Local Area Plan 2023-2029LUZ 9 - Agriculture

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Sean McLoughlin, proposed the construction of a 295.68sqm dry bedded sheep shed and an underground effluent storage tank on a 0.659ha agricultural site at Carrownalurgan, Westport. Although the site is zoned for agriculture, Mayo County Council refused permission because the location falls within a study area for a potential southern bypass of Westport. The Planning Authority concluded that the development is premature pending the finalization of this infrastructure project and wo...
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