Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is refused primarily due to traffic safety concerns arising from the creation of a new direct access onto the N59 National Secondary Road in a high-speed zone, which contravenes both local development plan policies and national road guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The use of a non-public road to access the N59 is considered a new direct access point, which is expressly prohibited by Policy MTP 23 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 for national roads with speed limits exceeding 60 km/h.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard and obstructing road users on a strategically important National Secondary Road.
- The proposal is at variance with the DoECLG Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines (2012), as it would lead to the proliferation of similar developments and reduce the carrying capacity and efficiency of the national road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
MTP 23Volume 1 Table 6.6
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a 303sqm dwelling and septic tank on a 0.415-hectare site at Bracklagh, Liscarney, Westport, Co. Mayo. While the site is located on family lands, it is accessed via a non-public road that connects directly to the N59 National Secondary Road where the maximum speed limit applies. Mayo County Council refused the application following negative reports from the Road Design office and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), concluding that the development would com...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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