Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located on lands zoned for Recreation and Amenity and Phase 2 Residential Low Density, where residential development is considered premature and contrary to the specific zoning objectives of the Charlestown Area Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is partly located on lands zoned 'Phase 2 Residential Low Density', where development is considered premature until 70% of Phase 1 lands are developed or a specific overriding justification is provided.
- The proposal is partly located on lands zoned 'Recreation and Amenity', and the construction of a dwelling would materially contravene Objective O-07f, which seeks to preserve such lands for recreational purposes.
- The proposed development would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it fails to comply with the zoning matrix and sequential development policies set out in the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective O-07iObjective O-07fMayo County Development Plan 2014-2020Charlestown Area Plan
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for a detached dwelling and garage at Lowpark, Charlestown, on a 0.1915ha site characterized by uneven ground and an existing ruin. The site is subject to two distinct zoning objectives under the Charlestown Area Plan: Phase 2 Residential Low Density and Recreation and Amenity. Mayo County Council refused the application because the development would materially contravene Objective O-07f by encroaching on amenity lands and would be premature on Phase 2 ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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