Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate backland development on an elevated coastal site that would be visually obtrusive and set an undesirable precedent for haphazard, disorderly development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered haphazard backland development that would negatively impact the visual amenities of the area and set an undesirable precedent for similar coastal locations.
- The proposed access arrangement, which dissects the existing family home site and runs parallel to the public road for over 100 meters, is deemed an inappropriate design.
- The proposal contravenes Objective RHO 4 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 as the dwelling and garage would be visually obtrusive features in a sensitive landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 4Section 2.9.2Section 2.9.4Section 4.9.2
Decision Document Summary
Christopher O Donnell sought outline permission for a dwellinghouse and ancillary works on a 0.45ha elevated site at Rossymailley, Westport, located to the rear of his parents' home. The application was refused by Mayo County Council because the proposal was deemed to be disorderly backland development in a sensitive coastal area near Clew Bay. The planning authority concluded that the elevated siting and lengthy access road would be visually obtrusive, contravene Objective RHO 4 of the County D...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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