Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine social or economic housing need for a rural location, resulting in a material contravention of Objective RHO 1 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient information or documentation to establish a permanent social or economic housing need at this specific rural location.
- The proposed development would constitute haphazard development in a rural area, materially contravening the rural housing policies and objectives of the current County Development Plan.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to the lack of demonstrated compliance with rural housing necessity criteria.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 1Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The application sought planning permission to retain and complete a dwelling house previously granted under P16/764, along with the construction of a new garage and ancillary works at Annagh, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo. Despite the submission of a folio map and details regarding the original family home, the Planning Authority determined that the applicants failed to demonstrate a specific social or economic need to reside in this rural area. Consequently, the proposal was refused as it contravenes O...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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