Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence and the potential for adverse visual impact on a sensitive coastal landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a social or economic link to the local area as required by Objective RHO 1 for Rural Areas under Strong Urban Influence.
- The development would result in haphazard rural development, leading to the uneconomic provision of public services and communal facilities.
- The proposed structures would be obtrusive features in a scenic coastal location, negatively impacting the landscape character and visual amenity contrary to Objective RHO 4.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RHO 1RHO 4LP-01Section 2.3.1Section 2.3.4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a new house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Rosmoney, Westport, situated in a scenic coastal area near Clew Bay. Mayo County Council refused the application primarily because the applicants did not establish a compliant rural housing need under Objective RHO 1 of the Development Plan. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the development would be visually obtrusive and detrimental to the character of the sensitive coastal landsc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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