Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development features an overly complex design that fails to integrate into a highly scenic, elevated landscape and is out of character with the existing vernacular-style dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design is considered overly complex and fails to integrate into the elevated, highly scenic designated rural landscape, thereby injuring the visual amenities of the area.
- The proposal conflicts with Objective NEO 25 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, which requires development to maintain the character and integrity of scenic routes.
- The extension is out of character with the existing rural vernacular-style dwelling and contrary to the Mayo Rural Housing Design Guidelines 2008 regarding scale, form, and proportion.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy NEP14Objective NEO 25Development Management 2.7 Rural Housing ExtensionsMayo Rural Housing Design Guidelines 2008
Decision Document Summary
Padraig Owens sought permission for alterations and an extension to an existing 187.45sq.m dwelling and attic conversion at Cuillonaghtan, Callow, Foxford. The site is located in a highly visible, elevated position within a designated Highly Scenic area near Callow Lake. Despite a request for further information to simplify the design, the Planning Authority determined that the revised proposal remained overly complex and failed to respect the vernacular character of the original house or the se...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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