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MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL We Pat Mulhern Civil Engineering (Ireland) Limited are applying for Planning Permission to retain and complete a change of use of the single-story function room, to the rear of the Dolphin Hotel, from commercial to social and residential accommodation. Including internal layout changes and elevation changes along alleyway to the southwest side and all ancillary works, all at Ballina Street, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes over-development of the site with sub-standard facilities and insufficient parking, creating a traffic hazard on the R315 and negatively impacting the character of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development represents an over-development of the site that provides sub-standard residential facilities and lacks sufficient car parking, which would depreciate the value of neighboring properties and alter the area's character.
  • The intensification of use at the existing entrance would generate additional traffic movements onto the R315 regional road, creating a significant traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
  • The proposed change of use is deemed inappropriate for the location and is contrary to the strategic settlement and tourism objectives set out in the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 2.8.1GSP 1GSO 2CRO 5Section 7.12Section 7.6Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 Vol 1Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 Vol 2

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought planning permission to retain and complete the change of use of a function room at the rear of the Dolphin Hotel in Crossmolina from commercial to social and residential accommodation for use as emergency homeless housing. The site is located on Ballina Street (N59) with rear access via the R315. Mayo County Council refused the application primarily because the proposal was deemed an over-development of the site that offered sub-standard living conditions and inadequate park...
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