Core Refusal Reason
The proposed house design is considered suburban in style and would form an obtrusive feature on an open, exposed hillside, negatively impacting views from a designated scenic route (N59) and contravening landscape protection objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling, by virtue of its suburban design, increased scale, and overall length, is considered inappropriate for this rural, open, and exposed hillside setting.
- The development would constitute an obtrusive feature on the landscape when viewed from the N59, which is a designated scenic route.
- The proposal directly contravenes Objective VP-01 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2014-2020, which seeks to protect views and prospects of preservation and protection.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Mayo County Development Plan 2014-2020Objective VP-01Mayo Rural Housing Design Guideline 2008
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought a change of house design for a previously approved dwelling at Carrowmore, Liscarney, Westport. The revised proposal increased the floor area by 66 sq.m and introduced a design deemed 'suburban' in character. Located on an exposed hillside visible from the N59 scenic route, the planning authority determined that the scale and style of the house would be visually obtrusive and would fail to protect the character of the landscape, leading to a refusal based on non-compliance ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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