Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create a traffic hazard due to substandard sight visibility at the entrance onto a strategically important regional road (R335) where an 80km/h speed limit applies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located on an unimproved section of the R335 Regional Road where the maximum speed limit applies, posing a danger to public safety through traffic hazard and obstruction of road users.
- The proposed entrance is situated near a sharp bend with poor horizontal alignment and a continuous white line, resulting in substandard sight visibility distances that would endanger road users.
- The proposal fails to sufficiently overcome previous reasons for refusal regarding road safety and is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Mayo County Development Plan 2014-2020
Decision Document Summary
Brid Doyle sought permission for the demolition of an existing 103m2 house and the construction of a replacement 228m2 dwelling with a new wastewater treatment system at Killadangan, Westport, Co. Mayo. The site is located on the R335 regional road, a strategically important route between Westport and Louisburgh. Although the applicant attempted to address previous refusal reasons by utilizing the existing legacy entrance rather than a new one, the planning authority determined that the sight vi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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