Core Refusal Reason
Inadequate sight visibility at the site entrance onto the R314 regional road, which fails to meet required safety standards and would create a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to achieve the required sight visibility distance of 120m in both directions at the site entrance onto the R314 regional road.
- The proposal does not comply with the minimum standards for access visibility as set out in Section 7.6 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The retention of the development with substandard access would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard or obstruction of road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.6 Vol. 2 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of an existing dwelling house, shed, and access at Muingerroon South, Barnatra, Ballina. The dwelling was constructed approximately 12m further north than originally permitted under P80/1155, with the entrance relocated to the western corner of the site. The site is located off the R314 regional road. Following requests for further information and clarification, the applicant proposed a new entrance moved towards the east; however, the resulting visibility (...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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