Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling, by reason of its design, scale, and bulk on an elevated and exposed site, would negatively impact the landscape character and visual amenities of the rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, scale, mass, and bulk of the proposed dwellinghouse on an elevated and exposed rural site would interfere with the character of the landscape and injure the visual amenities of the area.
- The development would establish an undesirable precedent for similar future developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The proposal contravenes Objective RHO-05 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, which requires rural housing applicants to utilize specific design guidelines and core principles.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH-05Objective RHO-05Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Mayo Rural Housing Design Guidelines 2008
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a new dwellinghouse, domestic garage, and effluent treatment system on a 0.533ha site in the rural townland of Carrowgallda, Bohola. The planning authority refused permission primarily because the house design and its prominent, elevated location were deemed to have a significant negative impact on the landscape character and visual amenities. The decision concluded that the proposal failed to adhere to rural housing design guidelines, would set an u...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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