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The proposed development consists of the installation of a 30-metre-high lattice telecommunications support structure with headframe carrying antennas, dishes, remote radio units (RRUs), associated equipment, together with ground-based equipment cabinets, palisade fencing, cable ladder, GPS, gantry pole, concrete foundations, access gate, and all associated site development works to provide for high-speed wireless data and broadband services.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused primarily due to traffic safety concerns arising from the intensification of a substandard access onto the N5 national primary road, which would endanger public safety and contravene national and local road policies.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The intensification of a substandard vehicular access onto the N5 National Primary Road is contrary to official policy (MTP 23 and MTP 24) and would detrimentally impact the safety and operational efficiency of the national road network.
  • The proposed access layout and geometry fail to provide adequate sight visibility in accordance with Section 7.6 of the Mayo County Development Plan, particularly due to unaddressed obstructions within the visibility splay.
  • The swept path analysis demonstrated that large vehicles accessing the site would be required to cross live traffic lanes and the hard shoulder on a 100kph road, creating an unacceptable risk to road safety and public hazard.

Cited Policies (CDP)

MTP 23MTP 24Section 6.4.2.1Section 7.6INP 19INP 20INO 32INO 33INO 34INO 35INO 36BEP 1BEO 1

Decision Document Summary

This application by Phoenix Tower Ireland III Limited proposed the installation of a 30-metre lattice telecommunications mast and associated infrastructure on a rural greenfield site at Liscottle, Swinford, Co. Mayo. The development was refused by Mayo County Council following a Further Information request, as the proposed access via a narrow agricultural laneway onto the N5 national primary road was deemed substandard. The Planning Authority concluded that the project would create significant t...
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