Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need (social or economic link) in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposal would result in undesirable ribbon development contrary to the Mayo County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not demonstrated an adequate social or economic link to the area as required by Rural Housing Objective RHO 1 for developments in areas classified as being under strong urban influence.
- The proposed development would constitute undesirable ribbon development contrary to Rural Housing Objective RHO 7, as it would contribute to a row of more than 5 houses over 250m of road frontage.
- The proposal would militate against the preservation of the rural environment, interfere with the landscape character of the area, and lead to demands for the uneconomic provision of public services and communal facilities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028RHO 1RHO 7Section 2.3.1Section 4.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a 161sqm dwelling house on a 0.25ha site in Callacoon, approximately 1km south of Louisburgh Town. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence. Mayo County Council refused permission because the applicant failed to establish a sufficient rural housing need under Objective RHO 1 and because the development would result in undesirable ribbon development contrary to Objective RHO 7, thereby negatively impacting the r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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