Core Refusal Reason
The development contravenes Objective RHO 4 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 as it would be a visually obtrusive feature in a sensitive coastal landscape and fails to demonstrate that no suitable alternative locations exist on the family land holding.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling and garage would constitute obtrusive features in a sensitive coastal landscape, adversely impacting the character, integrity, and visual prominence of the area.
- The proposal fails to satisfy the criteria of Objective RHO 4 as the planning authority considers there are more suitable alternative locations for a dwelling house within the applicant's family land holding.
- The development is located in a highly sensitive scenic coastal area on the Mullet Peninsula where the preservation of landscape character is a priority under the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 4Objective NEO 26
Decision Document Summary
Claire Fallon applied for permission to construct a 174.87 M2 dwelling house, a 54 M2 garage, and a septic tank system on a 0.4ha site at Elly, Clogher, Belmullet, Co. Mayo. The site is located in a sensitive scenic coastal area on the Mullet Peninsula, near several Natura 2000 protected sites. Mayo County Council refused the application because the development was deemed contrary to Objective RHO 4 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028. The planners concluded that the buildings would be...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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