Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine housing need in an area under strong urban pressure, and the proposed back-land development would result in haphazard, disorderly development that negatively impacts the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a permanent housing need as required for an area identified as being under strong urban pressure under Section 2.3.1 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2014-2020.
- The proposed development constitutes haphazard development in a rural area that would lead to the uneconomic provision of public services and communal facilities while eroding the visual and environmental amenity of the landscape.
- The back-land nature of the site, requiring a substantial internal driveway (>180m) to access a house behind the established building line, would result in a disorderly and obstructive feature in the rural open landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Mayo County Development Plan 2014-2020Section 2.3.1
Decision Document Summary
Lorraine Cunnane applied for permission to construct a new residential dwelling and effluent treatment system at Eskerlevally, Claremorris, on a rural site approximately 2.3km north of the town centre. The application was refused by Mayo County Council as the site is located in an area under strong urban pressure and the applicant failed to establish a specific housing need. Additionally, the planning authority concluded that the back-land development, characterized by a long internal driveway a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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