Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would generate increased traffic onto the N59 National route via an existing access, which is contrary to national and local planning policies regarding development on national roads and would create a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would result in increased traffic movements onto the N59 National route, which is contrary to Objective RD-01 and Section 16.1.2 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2014-2020.
- The development is at variance with Section 2.5 of the DoECLG Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines (2012), which seeks to restrict new accesses or increased traffic from existing accesses onto national roads outside the 60km/hr speed limit.
- The additional traffic generated would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and obstruction of road users, negatively impacting the capacity and safety of the national road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RD-01Section 16.1.2
Decision Document Summary
Kevin Rickard sought permission to construct a dormer-style dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at Meenyacloughfinny, Carrowbeg, Newport, Co. Mayo. The 0.63ha site is located north of the N59 and proposed to utilize an existing vehicular access onto this national route. While the design and visual impact were considered acceptable, the application was refused because the increased traffic onto the N59 contravenes both the Mayo County Development Plan and national guidelines regarding ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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