Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to traffic safety concerns on a strategic regional road, significant negative visual impact on a protected scenic landscape, and unsuitable site conditions for wastewater treatment adjacent to a Natura 2000 site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would endanger public safety by creating a new access onto a Strategically Important Regional Road (R310) where the applicant failed to demonstrate a specific housing need or compliance with safety criteria for such locations.
- The site is located in a visually prominent scenic area along the shoreline of Lough Conn, and the proposed dwelling and substantial internal driveway would result in haphazard, disorderly development that is obstructive to the rural landscape.
- Due to poor drainage characteristics and a high water table, the site cannot satisfactorily accommodate a wastewater treatment system, posing an unacceptable risk to public health and the conservation objectives of the River Moy Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Paragraph 16.1.4Section 16.2Section 2.3.4Policy 2.3.4Objective NH-03Table 2 of the MCDP 2014-2020
Decision Document Summary
Martin Bourke sought outline permission for a single-storey dwelling, shed, and wastewater treatment system at Cuing Beg, Pontoon, Co. Mayo. The site is situated in an elevated, rural, and scenic area overlooking Lough Conn and is adjacent to the River Moy SAC. Mayo County Council refused the application because the applicant did not substantiate a housing need for access onto a strategic regional road, the proposal would negatively impact a protected scenic landscape, and the site's boggy natur...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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