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(1) Construction of a new detached dwelling house, (2) Construction of a domestic garage, and (3) proposed effluent treatment system and percolation area with all associated site works at, Corlummin, Irishtown,Foxford, Co. Mayo. The application is accompanied by a Natural Impact Statement.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development fails to meet rural housing criteria for a sensitive lakeshore area and lacks sufficient scientific evidence to rule out significant adverse impacts on adjacent European sites (River Moy SAC and Lough Conn/Lough Cullen SPA).

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal contravenes Objective RHO 4 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 as it fails to demonstrate a long-standing social link to the lakeshore area and would constitute haphazard development that interferes with the landscape character.
  • The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the Natura Impact Statement provides sufficient scientific evidence to rule out significant adverse effects on the River Moy SAC and Lough Conn and Lough Cullen SPA, thereby contravening Objective NEO-14.
  • The proposed infrastructure, including a 278m access track and a 250m water connection in a pressure-deficient area, is considered excessive and unsustainable, while site conditions (wet trial holes) raise concerns regarding wastewater treatment suitability.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective RHO 4Objective RHO 5Policy/Objective NEO-14Section 2.3

Decision Document Summary

Siobhan Brew and Jason Howley sought permission for a new dwelling, garage, and effluent treatment system at Corlummin, Foxford, Co. Mayo, adjacent to Lough Cullin. The site is located within a sensitive Lakeland Sub Area and is adjacent to several European protected sites. Mayo County Council refused the application because the applicants failed to satisfy rural housing eligibility criteria for lakeshore areas, the development posed a risk to the integrity of the Natura 2000 network, and the pr...
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