Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to potential adverse impacts on the Achill Head SAC, failure to demonstrate legal interest in the land, and non-compliance with landscape protection objectives for sensitive coastal areas.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- In the absence of an Article 6 assessment, the planning authority cannot be satisfied that the development would not have a significant effect on the Achill Head SAC (Site Code: 002268).
- The applicant failed to clearly demonstrate sufficient legal interest in the lands as required under Section 5.13 of the Development Management Guidelines for Planning Authorities.
- The development is considered a haphazard structure that interferes with the character and scenic integrity of the coastal landscape, contrary to Landscape Objective NEO 26.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Landscape objective NEO 26
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for an existing 50sqm storage facility for light marine equipment located at the northwestern section of Keel Beach, Achill Island. The site is situated in a highly sensitive scenic coastal area adjacent to the Achill Head Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Mayo County Council refused permission because the proposal lacked a necessary Habitats Directive assessment, the applicant failed to prove legal title to the land, and the structure was deemed to ne...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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