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Full planning permission ; (1) Proposed to close up existing entrance to the southwest corner of the site, and proposed new replacement entrance to the front boundary, (2) Proposed 7.no stand-alone self-contained glamping pods to be serviced by on-site services , (3) to also include a self-contained barbeque area, plant room, 300sqm of free standing solar panels , proposed treatment unit and percolation area and (4) all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development is located in an unzoned rural area contrary to tourism settlement policies, poses a potential risk to adjacent Natura 2000 protected sites, and lacks a required archaeological assessment.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development is located on unzoned rural land outside of a settlement boundary, which contravenes objective TRO 16 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding the location of tourism-related accommodation.
  • Due to the site's immediate proximity to the Lackan Saltmarsh and Kilcummin Head SAC and the Killala Bay/Moy Estuary SPA, the Planning Authority cannot rule out significant adverse impacts on these Natura 2000 sites, necessitating a refusal under Appropriate Assessment criteria.
  • The applicant failed to submit a required archaeological assessment, meaning the proposed development could potentially injure or interfere with historic monuments registered in the vicinity.

Cited Policies (CDP)

TRO 16NEO 14Section 6.2Section 6.3

Decision Document Summary

Michaela Abegao applied for permission to develop a glamping facility at Sunrise View B&B in Ballinlena, Ballina, featuring seven self-contained pods, a new entrance, solar panels, and a BBQ area. The site is situated in a rural, unzoned coastal area approximately 7km from Killala. Mayo County Council refused the application on three primary grounds: the project's non-compliance with rural tourism objectives (TRO 16), the potential for significant negative ecological impacts on adjacent Special ...
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