Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a social or economic need to build on a Strategically Important Regional Road, and the development would create a traffic hazard in contravention of the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not demonstrated sufficient social or economic reasons to build at this location, failing to comply with rural housing policy requirements for sites not part of a family landholding.
- The proposal materially contravenes Policy MTP 28 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, which restricts development along Strategically Important Regional Roads outside speed limit zones.
- The development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and obstruction of road users on a strategically important regional route.
Cited Policies (CDP)
policy MTP 28Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This application by Lorraine Morrin for a detached dwelling and garage at Ballymacgibbon North, Cross, Co. Mayo, was refused by the Planning Authority. The decision was based on the applicant's failure to establish a robust social or economic link to the area that would justify a new entrance onto a Strategically Important Regional Road. The council concluded that the development would contravene Policy MTP 28 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would negatively impact road safety ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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