2460115
Full planning permission for the construction of 1 No. external sign at the existing site entrance, proposed extension to the existing commercial unit, together with connection to existing public services to include all associated site works at Cúnamh Agri, Ballina Rd, Bellass, Foxford, Co. Mayo, F26 AH9N.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to traffic safety risks associated with access onto a national secondary road, interference with a planned bypass route corridor, and adverse visual impacts on the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard through the intensification of access onto the N26 national secondary road within a 100km/h speed zone, contrary to national and local road policies.
- The proposal is premature as it would compromise the adopted route corridor for the N58 Foxford Bypass and lacks a landscape visual assessment to justify its height and scale in an exposed rural location.
- Insufficient evidence was submitted to demonstrate that the development would not have significant adverse effects on the environment, particularly regarding the integrity of the Natura 2000 network and the River Moy SAC.
Cited Policies (CDP)
MTP 23MTP 24MTO 22NEO 29
Decision Document Summary
This application by Ian Clarke proposed the construction of an external sign and a 78.41m2 storage extension to an existing commercial agri-supply building at Bellass, north of Foxford, Co. Mayo. The site is situated in an unzoned rural area with access onto the N26 national secondary road. Mayo County Council refused permission on the grounds that the development would compromise the strategic function and safety of the national road network, interfere with the future N58 Foxford Bypass corrido...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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