Core Refusal Reason
The development would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety by intensifying the use of an existing access onto a national road (N59) where high speed limits apply, contrary to national and local planning policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal contravenes Mayo County Development Plan policy MTP 24, which seeks to avoid additional traffic generation from direct accesses onto national roads with speed limits exceeding 60 km/h.
- The development is at variance with the DoECLG Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines (2012) regarding the control of development affecting national roads.
- The intensification of the existing access and the configuration of the parking layout would result in hazardous traffic movements, endangering public safety and negatively impacting the operational efficiency of the N59.
Cited Policies (CDP)
MTP 23MTP 24RHO 2RHO 5
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of a 73sqm dwelling and a 72-space car park layout associated with an existing funeral home at Knockglass, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo. The site is located on the N59 national road in an area with a high speed limit. Mayo County Council refused permission primarily because the development would intensify traffic at a direct access point onto a national route, violating both local development plan policies (MTP 24) and national guidelines. The planning authority co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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