2360471

Planning Permission is sought by KILKELLY SERVICE LTD. for Alterations to internal layout provision of Retail Off licence subsidiary to the main retail use (Area 3.4sqm) & Retention of Single storey ancillary Cafe / store area extension at Knock Road Service Station Barnahesker, Kilkelly Co Mayo

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would endanger public safety due to traffic hazards and intensification of use on the N17 national primary road, failing to meet required sight visibility and road safety standards.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development constitutes an intensification of use and a material contravention of policies MTP 23 and MTP 24, which seek to protect the strategic function and safety of the national road network.
  • The applicant failed to meet sight visibility distance requirements (DMS Section 7.6) and did not adequately address road safety issues identified in the further information request, including hazardous parking on the N17 hard shoulder.
  • Insufficient data was submitted to prove the development would not detrimentally impact the capacity and operational efficiency of the N17, thereby endangering public safety by reason of traffic hazard.

Cited Policies (CDP)

MTP 23MTP 24MTO 22Vol. 1 DMS Section 7.6Section 7.12Section 7.5

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for internal alterations to provide a 3.4sqm retail off-licence and the retention of a cafe/store extension at the Knock Road Service Station, Barnahesker, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo. Located on the N17 national primary road, the site is subject to a 100km/h speed limit. Mayo County Council refused the proposal because it represents an intensification of use that would undermine the strategic function of the national route. The decision was heavily influenced by existi...
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