Core Refusal Reason
Traffic safety concerns arising from substandard visibility at the proposed access junction onto the R331 regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the minimum sight visibility requirements of 45 metres, as mandated by Section 7.6 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, could be achieved at the site access.
- The proposed development would result in an intensification of traffic at a sub-standard junction onto the R331 regional road, where visibility is obstructed by an existing building to the east.
- The resulting traffic conditions would create a significant hazard and endanger public safety for road users and pedestrians.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.6, Table 4Section 12.3.1Section 4.0-4.12Section 9.1Section 4.5.6Section 7.12.1 Table 7Section 7.12.2 Table 8Section 4.7Section 4.8
Decision Document Summary
EMW Developments Ltd proposed a residential development (initially 25 units, revised to 20) on a 0.905 ha site at Lower James Street, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. The site is located on the town centre edge, adjacent to the Dublin-Westport rail line and an existing housing estate. While various design and layout issues were discussed during the assessment, Mayo County Council ultimately refused permission because the proposed access onto the busy R331 regional road does not meet required visibility st...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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