Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would be visually obtrusive and break the skyline, resulting in a significant adverse impact on the landscape character when viewed from the R313.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is situated on a highly elevated site that would break the skyline and appear visually obtrusive within the landscape.
- The development would adversely impact and interfere with the scenic character of the area, which is considered necessary to preserve, particularly when viewed from the R313 to the north.
- The proposal materially contravenes Policy NEP 14 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, which aims to protect, enhance, and preserve the unique landscape character of County Mayo.
Cited Policies (CDP)
NEP 14
Decision Document Summary
Gerry and Rebecca Walker applied for permission to construct a detached dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Termon, Blacksod, on the Mullet Peninsula. The site is located in a prominent, elevated position accessed via a local road. Although the applicants submitted a revised site layout moving the dwelling to a lower contour following a further information request, the Planning Officer concluded that the proposal would still break the skyline and remain visually obtrusive....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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