Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a sufficient social or economic link to the specific rural area under strong urban influence, as required by Objective RHO-1 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine social or economic need to reside in this specific rural area, which is designated as being under strong urban influence.
- The proposed development would constitute haphazard development in a rural area, militating against the preservation of the rural environment and interfering with the character of the landscape.
- Granting permission would lead to demands for the uneconomic provision of public services and communal facilities, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RHO-1
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a 235 sq.m dwelling house, garage, and septic tank on a 0.39-hectare site at Bunowen, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo. The site is located approximately 1km north of Louisburgh town in a rural area identified as being under strong urban influence. Mayo County Council refused the application primarily because the applicants, whose family home is located within the town of Louisburgh, failed to demonstrate a specific social or economic link to this rural location as req...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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