Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate undesirable ribbon development and lead to an over-concentration of septic tanks in a sensitive rural coastal area outside the settlement boundary.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would constitute undesirable ribbon development contrary to Rural Housing Objective RHO 7, which presumes against more than 5 houses in a row over 250m of road frontage in areas outside settlement boundaries.
- The proposal would result in an over-concentration of private septic tank systems in a sensitive rural coastal area that cannot be serviced by public wastewater infrastructure, which is considered prejudicial to public health.
- The site is located outside the defined settlement plan boundary for Belmullet Town and is not situated on family lands, making the location inappropriate for the proposed development under the current County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Rural Housing Objective RHO 7Vol 1 Written StatementVol 2 Development Mgt Standards
Decision Document Summary
Patrick and Theresa Ginnelly applied for permission to construct a new detached dwelling house and a private effluent treatment system at Corclough East, Belmullet, Co. Mayo. The site is located in a sensitive rural coastal area outside the established settlement boundary of Belmullet Town. Mayo County Council refused the application on the grounds that it would exacerbate ribbon development in contravention of Objective RHO 7, lead to an unsustainable density of septic tanks in an area lacking ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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