Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to unsafe access arrangements on lands outside the applicant's control, significant negative visual impact on a sensitive elevated landscape, and material contravention of a previous planning permission on the same site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed access arrangement is unsafe and relies on lands outside the applicant's control, failing to demonstrate required visibility splays and creating a traffic hazard.
- The elevated and exposed nature of the site, combined with excessive excavation levels, would result in a disproportionate and negative impact on the character of the rural landscape.
- The development materially contravenes the conditions of a previous planning permission (P.08/895) by being located within its permitted site boundary.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HG-01RH-01Section 2.3.1Objective LP-01Section 16.3Section 5.4
Decision Document Summary
Andrea Langan and John Edward Coneys sought permission for a 198.2sqm single-storey dwelling and wastewater system at Knockadrum, Aghagower, Westport. The site is located in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' on an elevated, visually vulnerable rural landscape. Mayo County Council refused the application because the proposed access was deemed unsafe and outside the applicant's legal control, the siting on a prominent ridge would negatively impact the landscape character contrary to Objective...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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