Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused primarily due to the failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, the inappropriate nature of the backland development, and inadequate sightlines at the site entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to establish a genuine rural-generated housing need in accordance with Objective RHO 1 for an area identified as being under strong urban influence.
- The proposal constitutes backland development that would adversely impact residential amenity and the rural character of the area, setting an undesirable precedent for haphazard development.
- The development fails to meet access visibility requirements, specifically regarding limited sightlines, which would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 1Section 3.4.8 of Volume 1Section 7.6 of Volume 2Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a detached dwelling, garage, and effluent treatment system at Bellanira Or Iceford, Ballina, Co. Mayo. The site is located in an area under strong urban influence and is positioned approximately 250m back from the public road, behind existing residential properties. Mayo County Council refused permission because the applicants did not demonstrate a specific rural housing need, the layout was deemed inappropriate backland development that would erode the are...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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