Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate backland development that would injure residential amenity and set an undesirable precedent for reduced site areas and deficient private open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development constitutes inappropriate backland development that would set an undesirable precedent for the proliferation of independent, confined residential units to the rear of established houses in the Curragh.
- The proposal significantly reduces the private amenity open space associated with the existing dwelling (No. 83), resulting in deficient site areas for both the primary and proposed dwellings.
- The development would seriously injure the amenity of adjoining dwellings, depreciate property values in the vicinity, and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SSO 13Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Draft Castlebar Town & Environs Local Area Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a 184sqm independent dwelling house located to the rear of an existing 180sqm dwelling at 82 Curragh, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. Mayo County Council refused the application on the grounds that it represented inappropriate backland development. The planning authority concluded that the project would result in substandard private amenity space for the existing residence, set a negative precedent for similar high-density infill in the area, and negatively impa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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