Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to significant traffic safety concerns regarding the proximity of the site entrance to a national road junction and the failure of the dwelling's design to integrate into the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would create a traffic hazard as the new entrance is located less than 90m from a junction with the N17 National Road, violating the safety standards set out in Table 5 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The additional traffic movements generated by the dwelling would interfere with the safety and freeflow of traffic on the N17 national route.
- The design of the proposed 50sqm dwelling lacks sufficient architectural quality and fails to integrate into the rural landscape, which would seriously injure the visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.8Table 5 of Vol IIObjective RHO 2Objective RHO 5Landscape policy area 4
Decision Document Summary
Elizabeth Kelly applied for permission to construct a 50sqm residential dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Cloondace, Knock, Co. Mayo. The site is located in a rural area adjacent to the N17. Mayo County Council refused the proposal primarily because the proposed access point was situated too close to a national road junction, creating a public safety risk. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the building's design, which was noted for its similarity to a modular or port...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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