Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located in a highly sensitive, elevated scenic area where the scale of the dwelling and the extensive site works required would negatively impact the landscape character and fail to meet specific rural housing need criteria.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is situated on an elevated, sensitive site overlooking Carrowmore Lake, where the required 6m excavation and 113m access road would cause significant visual scarring and interfere with the landscape's character.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with Section 2.3.4 of the Development Plan, which restricts new housing in scenic areas to specific categories such as replacement dwellings or farmers with no other land options.
- The scale of the proposed house (320m2) and its design are considered inappropriate for this sensitive location and do not comply with the Mayo Rural Housing Design Guidelines 2008.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.3.4Objective LP-01Mayo Rural Housing Design Guidelines 2008
Decision Document Summary
Adrian and Marisa Murphy sought permission to construct a 320m2 dwelling, garage, and wastewater system on an elevated 0.643ha site in Carrowmore, Barnatra, overlooking Carrowmore Lake. The proposal was refused by Mayo County Council primarily because the site is located in a highly sensitive scenic area where development is strictly controlled. The planning authority determined that the extensive physical works required—including significant excavation and a long access road—would be visually o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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