Core Refusal Reason
The development is premature pending the route selection for a future national road scheme and poses a traffic hazard due to its proximity to a national primary road junction.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located within a corridor for a future national road scheme (N26), making the application premature pending the final route selection.
- The proposed access onto the local road network is within 90m of a junction with a National Primary Road, which contravenes Section 16.5 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2014-2020.
- Granting permission would be at variance with national guidelines on spatial planning and national roads, potentially endangering public safety by creating a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 16.5Table 4Section 2.3.2Policy/objective 2.3.4
Decision Document Summary
Kevin Gallagher sought permission to construct a dwelling house and associated works on family lands at Callow, Foxford, Co. Mayo. The site is located in a rural area adjacent to the N26 national primary road. The application was refused because the site falls within a study area for a future national road scheme, rendering the proposal premature. Additionally, the proposed access is too close to a major road junction, contravening Section 16.5 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2014-2020 and p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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