Core Refusal Reason
The proposal contravenes Objective RHO 4 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 as it would be an obtrusive feature in a sensitive coastal landscape where suitable alternative locations exist on the applicant's family landholding.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to address previous refusal concerns regarding the availability of more suitable alternative locations for a dwelling on the family landholding.
- The proposed development would contravene Objective RHO 4 by failing to demonstrate that the house cannot be considered at an alternative, less sensitive location.
- The dwelling and garage would constitute obtrusive features that adversely impact the character, integrity, and visual prominence of the coastal landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 4Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
Claire Fallon sought permission for a 174.87 M2 dwelling house, a 54M2 garage, and a septic tank at Elly, Clogher, Belmullet, Co. Mayo, situated on the Mullet Peninsula. The site is located in a sensitive coastal area in close proximity to the Mullet/Blacksod Bay complex SAC and SPA. Mayo County Council refused the application because it contravenes Objective RHO 4 of the County Development Plan. Specifically, the planner determined that the development would be visually obtrusive in the landsca...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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