Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its location on a National Secondary Road (N83) where intensification of use is restricted for safety reasons, combined with a significant lack of operational detail regarding the nature and environmental impact of the food processing facility.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would contravene the Mayo County Development Plan 2014-2020 as it proposes access onto the N83 National Secondary Road in an 80kph zone, which would interfere with road safety and reduce the road's capacity.
- There is a critical absence of detail regarding the nature and scale of the food processing operations, including HGV movements, employee numbers, and loading/unloading procedures, preventing a proper assessment of the impact on the rural location.
- The lack of information regarding potential noise, odor, and environmental impacts, as well as the capacity of the local Group Water Scheme, means the proposal could seriously injure the residential amenities of nearby properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 29.3 Rural Enterprise PolicySection 38.12 National Roads PolicyVolume 1, Appendix 4 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2014-2020Mayo County Development Plan 2014-2020 (as extended)
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the change of use of a former public house in Tooreen, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, into a food processing hall with an associated effluent treatment system. The site is situated on the N83 National Secondary Road within an 80kph speed limit area. Mayo County Council refused permission primarily because the development would compromise the safety and efficiency of the national road network and because the applicant failed to provide sufficient technical information to demonst...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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