Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development on a sensitive elevated site overlooking Carrowmore Lake would negatively impact the landscape character and scenic views, failing to meet specific criteria for housing in designated scenic areas.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling and its extensive 160m access road would be situated on a sensitive elevated location, resulting in a disproportionate and negative impact on the existing landscape character and visual prominence of the area.
- The development is contrary to Section 2.3.4 of the County Development Plan, which restricts new housing in scenic lake shoreline areas to replacement dwellings, extensions, or specific agricultural needs, none of which were demonstrated by the applicant.
- The scale of required works, including excavations of up to 6m and a substantial building height, would constitute an unnecessary and obtrusive feature in a landscape that is required to be preserved under Objective LP-01.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective LP-01Section 2.3.4Mayo Rural Housing Design Guideline 2008
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a new dwelling house, effluent treatment system, and a 160m access road on an elevated 0.643ha site at Carrowmore, Barnatra, overlooking Carrowmore Lake. The site is located within a sensitive landscape context near designated SAC and SPA areas and adjacent to scenic routes. Mayo County Council refused the application on the grounds that the development would be visually obtrusive, require excessive excavation, and fail to comply with strict developme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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