Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to failure to demonstrate a rural housing need, traffic safety risks on a regional road, inappropriate urban design for a rural landscape, and a site size below the mandatory minimum.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a social or economic link to the area as required for locations under strong urban influence under Objective RHO-1.
- The proposed access onto the R311 regional road, where speed limits exceed 60km/h, would create a traffic hazard and contravene Objective MTP 28.
- The development's urban-style design and sub-standard site size (under 2,000m2) would be obtrusive in the landscape and prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
MTP 28RHO-1Objective RHO 4Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
Beverly Higgins sought permission to construct a 200m2 dwelling on a 0.174-hectare site at Tully, Raheens, Co. Mayo, located in a rural area under strong urban influence. Mayo County Council refused the application because the applicant did not establish a genuine local housing need, and the proposed access onto the R311 regional road was deemed a traffic hazard. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the urban-style design was unsuitable for the rural context and the site area fail...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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