Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling design fails to integrate into the rural landscape and is out of character with the existing rural vernacular, constituting an incongruous design feature that would injure the visual amenity of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development, by reason of its design, depth, and bulk, fails to integrate effectively into the rural landscape and is out of character with the rural vernacular-style dwelling currently on site.
- The design solution constitutes an incongruous feature that would seriously injure the visual amenities of the area and conflicts with the provisions of the Mayo Rural Housing Design Guidelines 2008.
- Despite the submission of a revised proposal during the further information stage, the revisions remain unacceptable in terms of compliance with the County Council's rural design standards and proper planning for the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Mayo Rural Housing Design Guideline 2008
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Ellen Duffy, sought permission for the demolition of a derelict house and the construction of a new dwelling at Churchfield Lower, Tourmakeady, a site overlooking Lough Mask and situated near Natura 2000 protected areas. While the principle of a replacement dwelling was acceptable, the Planning Authority refused the application based on design grounds. The proposed house was deemed to be of excessive depth and bulk, failing to respect the local rural character or adhere to the May...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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