Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its adverse visual impact on a scenic area near Lough Lannagh, excessive excavation requirements, and traffic safety concerns regarding the suitability of the pedestrian-focused access laneway.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would be a visually strident feature in a scenic, undeveloped location adjacent to Lough Lannagh, causing injury to visual amenities and setting an undesirable precedent.
- The project requires extensive excavation of approximately 3m that would significantly interfere with the character of the landscape which is necessary to preserve.
- The development would create a traffic hazard as the existing laneway, primarily used by pedestrians, is inadequate to accommodate the increased traffic movements generated by the proposal.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RHO 1 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Section 7.6 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Table 4 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028NEP 1 of the Castlebar Town and Environs Local Area Plan 2022-2028Castlebar Town & Environs Local Area Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
Neil and Anne McKenna sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, garage, and effluent treatment system at Garyduff, Castlebar, on agricultural lands near the popular amenity of Lough Lannagh. Although the Planning Authority acknowledged the applicants satisfied rural housing need criteria (RHO 1), the application was refused. The decision was based on the proposal's failure to integrate into the scenic landscape, the excessive physical intervention required for site levels, and the unsuitabili...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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