Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in the loss of the only useable public open space within the residential estate, contravening specific development plan objectives regarding open space provision and amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would materially contravene paragraph 3.1.4 of the Ballina & Environs Development Plan by removing the only functional central green space intended for communal amenity and children's play.
- The loss of this open space would result in a substandard form of residential development and overdevelopment of the site, negatively impacting the visual appearance and passive surveillance of the estate.
- Granting permission would seriously injure the amenities of the area, depreciate the value of property in the vicinity, and establish an undesirable precedent for similar future developments on designated open space.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Paragraph 3.1.4 Public Open Space of the Ballina & Environs Development Plan 2009-2015 (as extended)Mayo County Development Plan 2014-2020
Decision Document Summary
John Craven sought permission for a single detached dwelling at Ardoughan, Ballina, intended to be incorporated into a residential development previously granted under P19/119. The site is located 1.6km northwest of Ballina town centre on lands zoned Phase 1 Residential. Mayo County Council refused the application because the proposed dwelling would be built upon the only useable open space area within the estate. The planning authority determined that this would lead to overdevelopment, a loss ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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