Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its haphazard nature in a rural area, significant traffic safety concerns regarding the substandard access laneway, and the absence of required archaeological investigations.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would constitute haphazard development in a rural area, interfering with the landscape character and leading to uneconomic demands for public services.
- The project would create a traffic hazard as it is accessed via an unsurfaced minor laneway with inadequate width, alignment, and a substandard junction.
- The development is considered premature pending archaeological investigations, given the site's proximity to recorded monuments and observed mounds.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Policy RHO 2Landscape Policy area 4
Decision Document Summary
Michael and Emer Scally sought planning permission for a 250sqm 'L' shaped dwelling and wastewater system at Ranaranny and Tomboholla, Charlestown, Co. Mayo. The site is located in a rural landscape (Policy Area 4) and accessed via a 280m agricultural laneway. Mayo County Council refused the application because the development was deemed haphazard and detrimental to the rural landscape, the access road was structurally inadequate for increased traffic, and the applicant failed to provide a requi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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