Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to poor design quality, specifically regarding the external facade and the lack of adequate residential amenity space, which would negatively impact the river front and local amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to provide sufficient high-quality external amenity space for residents, contrary to development standards.
- The external design and fenestration of the apartments overlooking the river front are considered an unacceptable design solution for the public domain.
- The proposal does not comply with Sections 4.2 and 4.7.1 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, potentially injuring the amenities and value of property in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.16 Apartments MCDP 2022-2028Development Management Standard 7.12.1Section 4.2 General Design IssuesSection 4.7.1 Location, Siting and Design of Public Open Space
Decision Document Summary
Danny Walsh sought retention permission for a 2-bedroom suite and a 2-storey 2-bedroom dwelling unit at the former West View Hotel on Chapel Street, Louisburgh. Although the site is located within a Rent Pressure Zone, the Planning Authority acknowledged the building's history as a hotel but ultimately refused the application. The refusal was based on the applicant's failure to address concerns regarding the lack of quality residential amenity space and the poor architectural treatment of the ex...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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