Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would facilitate the re-occupation of a derelict dwelling, leading to an intensification of traffic onto a high-speed national primary route (N26), creating a traffic hazard and contravening road safety policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would render a currently uninhabited derelict house habitable, resulting in increased traffic movements onto the N26 National Primary Route where speed limits exceed 60km/h.
- The intensification of an existing direct access onto a national road is contrary to Policy MTP-24 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, which seeks to avoid additional traffic generation on such routes.
- Permitting the development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and would adversely affect the operational efficiency and safety of the national road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 Vol. 1, MTP 24Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 Vol. 2 Section 7.6DoECLG Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2012)
Decision Document Summary
Michael Boland applied for permission to install a proprietary effluent treatment system to serve a derelict single-storey dwelling at Behybaun, Ballina, Co. Mayo. The site is located on the N26 National Primary Route within a 100km/h speed limit zone. Mayo County Council refused the application on the grounds that the development would facilitate the re-habitation of the dwelling, thereby increasing traffic onto a high-speed national road. This was deemed a traffic hazard and a direct contraven...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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