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CONSTRUCTION OF 36 NO. HOUSES WITH THE FOLLOWING TYPOLOGY: 4 NO. 4 BED SELF-BUILD 2 STOREY DETACHED UNITS, 18 NO. 3 BED 2 STOREY SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES AND 14 NO. 2 BED, 2 STOREY SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES. THE SITE WORKS WILL INCLUDE A PROPOSED SITE ENTRANCE, LANDSCAPING AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS AND SERVICES

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development is premature as it is located on lands zoned as Strategic Residential Reserve Tier 1, which are not currently open for multi-unit residential development, and the proposed design is considered a monotonous, substandard layout that lacks permeability and variety.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal materially contravenes Land Use Zoning Objective 1J, which seeks to safeguard Strategic Residential Reserve Tier 1 lands for future use, making them generally undevelopable during the current lifetime of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028.
  • The proposed development represents a monotonous and repetitive design that is substandard in terms of layout, providing unusable open space and failing to establish adequate connectivity or permeability with the adjoining neighborhood.
  • The applicant failed to submit a design brief or demonstrate how the scheme complies with national planning guidelines regarding sustainable residential development and urban design, resulting in a layout that would seriously injure local amenities.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Settlement Strategy Policy 8Core Strategy Table 2.7.7Land Use Zoning Objective 1jTVHP 1TVH0 6Town and Village Housing Policy 1Town and Village Housing Objective 6TVHO 5

Decision Document Summary

This application by Shay Gillen sought planning permission for 36 dwelling houses at Hazelhill, Ballyhaunis, on a 1.5ha site zoned as Strategic Residential Reserve Tier 1. Mayo County Council refused the proposal because the current development plan restricts multi-unit residential development on these reserve lands until a monitoring review occurs. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the layout was poorly designed, citing a lack of variety, the presence of dead-end streets, and ...
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