Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is considered out of character for its unserviced rural location and lacks a mandatory Appropriate Assessment screening report to assess potential impacts on nearby protected European sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is suburban in nature and out of character with the existing rural environment, which would injure the amenities and depreciate property values in the vicinity.
- In the absence of an Appropriate Assessment screening report, the Planning Authority is not satisfied that the project would not adversely affect the integrity of the Lough Cahasy, Lough Baun, and Roonah Lough SAC.
- The proposal contravenes the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, which directs multiple residential units into defined settlements rather than unserviced rural areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a retail unit and two residential units at Cloonlaur, Killadoon, Co. Mayo, in an unserviced rural area near a church and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Mayo County Council refused the proposal on the grounds that its suburban character is inappropriate for the rural location and would be contrary to sustainable development. Furthermore, the lack of an Appropriate Assessment screening report meant the potential for significant environmental impacts on...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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