Core Refusal Reason
The proposal materially contravenes the Strategic Residential Reserve Tier 1 zoning objective and represents over-development of a restricted site with substandard design and layout.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is premature as the subject lands are zoned Strategic Residential Reserve Tier 1 and are not currently open for multi-unit residential development under the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposal constitutes over-development of a restricted site, with a density of 47 units/ha that is out of character with the surrounding rural edge setting and fails to meet minimum separation distances and open space requirements.
- The design is considered substandard due to inadequate provision for parking (including bicycle and disabled spaces), lack of connectivity to adjoining developments, and insufficient detail regarding landscaping and boundary treatments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 1JSection 2.8.1Section 4.4Section 4.5.5Section 4.7Section 4.8Section 7.12.1Objective RHO 1Core Strategy Table 2.7.7
Decision Document Summary
Michael Bohan sought outline planning permission for four semi-detached houses on a 0.0843ha site at Tallagh, on the outskirts of Belmullet, Co. Mayo. The site is zoned Strategic Residential Reserve Tier 1, which is intended to be safeguarded for future development until housing targets are reviewed. The application was refused because it materially contravenes this zoning objective and represents over-development of a constrained site. Specific failings included excessive density, inadequate se...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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