Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to inadequate sightlines at the proposed entrance, its classification as inappropriate backland development in a rural area, failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, and insufficient details regarding service connections.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance onto the L-1112-67 lacks adequate sight visibility due to road topography and mature hedging, which would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
- The development constitutes haphazard backland development in a rural area under strong urban influence, which would erode the visual amenity and landscape character of the area.
- The applicants failed to establish a genuine rural-generated housing need as required by Policy 2.3.1 and provided insufficient technical evidence regarding the viability of water and sewerage connections.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy/Objective 2.3.1Mayo County Development Plan 2014-2020 (as extended)Mayo Rural Design Guidelines 2008
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new dwelling and garage on a 0.29-hectare backland site at Culleens, Ballina, Co. Mayo, located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Mayo County Council refused the proposal because it would create a traffic hazard due to substandard sightlines and represents an inappropriate form of backland development that conflicts with rural housing policies. Furthermore, the applicants failed to demonstrate a specific rural housing nee...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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