Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would be visually obtrusive and cause significant landscape scarring due to its elevated position and the extensive excavation required for construction.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would contravene Policy RHP 5 and Objective RHO 5 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, which aim to ensure development does not have an adverse impact on the landscape.
- The dwelling, garage, and driveway would be obtrusive features in the landscape due to the site's elevated and visually prominent position when viewed from the local road.
- The extensive excavation and ground clearance required to facilitate construction would result in unnecessary scarring and interfere with the character of the sensitive landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RHP 5Objective RHO 5RHO 1Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new dwelling house, garage, and effluent treatment system at Knockmore, Ballina, Co. Mayo, within an area designated as under urban pressure (RHO 1). While the applicant successfully demonstrated a social link to the area, the application was refused on visual and environmental grounds. The Planning Authority determined that the elevated and prominent nature of the site, combined with the excessive excavation and groundworks required, would create an obtrusiv...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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