1. Pat O’Malley – Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and treatment system at Callacoon, Louisburgh.

2. Owen O’Malley – Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Carramacloughlin, Westport.

3. Kieran Nevin – Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse with proprietary effluent treatment unit and raised percolation bed at Carrowmore, Liscarney, Westport.

The Council were informed that this Planning application had been withdrawn.

4. Peter Calvey – Application for Planning Permission to construct 2 No. dwellinghouses, septic tanks and garages at Knappaghbeg, Westport.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

5. Padraic Nevin – Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse with proprietary effluent treatment unit and raised percolation bed at Carrowmore, Liscarney, Westport.

The Council were informed that this Planning application had been withdrawn.

6. Jimmy Byrne – Application for Planning Permission to extend and renovate existing cottage complete with septic tank and percolation area at Tawncoolawee, Castlebar.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

7. Assumpta Gruddy & Michael Lavelle – Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse with percolation area, septic tank and puraflo system at Toorglass, Ballyhaunis.

8. Margaret & John Reilly – Application for Planning Permission to construct 2 No. dwellinghouses and proprietary effluent treatment units at Srah, Bunnahowen, Ballina.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

9. Peter Burke – Application for Planning Permission to construct 12 No. holiday homes and sewerage treatment system together with all ancillary site works and services at Ballycastle Townland,

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

10. William Quinn – Application for Outline Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, septic tank with puraflo system at Dunfeeney Upper, Ballycastle, Ballina.

11. Mary Quinn Henry – Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, septic tank with puraflo system at Creevagh, Lacken, Ballina.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

12. William Quinn – Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Dooneaghny, Ballina.

The Council were informed that this Planning application had been withdrawn.

13. Eamon Keane – Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Crossbeg, Tooreen, Ballyhaunis.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

The projected figure 117,800 is of the same order as the actual Census figure of 117,482.

It is an objective of the Council that, in the rual area outside of the lands zoned for residential development, in the Town Development Plans for Ballina, Castlebar and Westport and in the unserviced lands outside the lands zoned for residential development in the Development Plans for Ballyhaunis, Swinford, Ballinrobe and Claremorris and the lands zoned for residential development in the Local Area Plans for the other towns, only the permanent housing needs of farm families shall be accommodated, subject at all times to the consideration of the proper planning sustainable development of the area.

It is an objective of the Council that in the rural areas outside the smaller towns and villages identified in the Development Framework only the permanent housing needs of farm families and emigrants who wish to return permanently from overseas to their own locality and persons whose employment locally provides a service to the local area will be accommodated, subject at all times to the consideration of the proper planning sustainable development of the area.

It is an objective of the Council to prepare a Minerals and Aggregates Development Strategy for the county.

It is an objective of the Council to ensure that development does not interfere with views and prospects and the amenities of places and features of natural beauty or interest when viewed from the public realm. Views and prospects worthy of preservation and protection are indicated on Map No.

Section 10(6)(a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 requires that the Development Plan contain information as to the "Likely Significant Effects on the Environment of implementing the Plan". This will be included in the published text.

Any new development shall be required to be set back 75 metres from any new offline traffic route¹ (addition of footnote)

The creation of new direct access on to these roadways for strategic development shall be considered within the framework of development policy. The need or reason for and the benefits for the sustainable and strategic development of the area shall be taken into account in considering applications for such development. (In this context strategic development is that which benefits the county as a whole or a significant geographical part of the county).

The building line requirements for various developments are set out hereunder in Table 1.1. This building line is the minimum requirement and applicants should be encouraged to develop at a greater distance from the public roadway.

Houses should be sited in the best locations for the comfort of the occupants by ensuring the orientation of the house maximises the sunlight, are sheltered from the wind and rain, avoid dust and fumes from passing traffic and most of all have privacy.

All new houses in the countryside shall comply with Mayo County Council Design Guidelines for Rural Housing.

2 On National and Regional Routes, the minimum building line shall be as specified in Table A.

3 On local roads the minimum buiding line for all new houses unrelated to an existing ruin or building but adjacent to an existing farmhouse complex or grouping (ie (a) above) shall be a minimum of 10m from the fence of an realigned road or right of way or from the design fence of an unimproved route or any other wall specified by the Council.

4 Where the building line of an existing building or ruin is less than that specified in Table A, the planning authority will assess each application on its merits having regard to issues of traffic safety, protection of existing residential amenities, design and environmental effects. Potential applicants are advised to discuss such proposals with the Planning office prior to submission of an application.

1 Minimum site of 3000 m² if the house does not form part of the farmhouse complex or grouping.

2 Minimum separation of 100m between any existing house and the proposed house other than the farm family house.

3 Minimum building line requirements for all classes of roads as set out in Table A.

Childcare facilities will be required in all new housing developments at a rate of one childcare facility providing for a minimum 20 childcare places for each 75 residential units and in accordance with the DOELG Planning Guidelines for Childcare Facilities, the Childcare (Pre-School Services) Regulations 1996 and Guidelines for Best Practice in the Design of Childcare Facilities.

Creches/playschools will only be permitted in residential areas when it can be shown that they will not cause hazard due to traffic congestion or adversely effect the amenity of adjoining residences.

Applications for creches and playschools within a new or existing place of work or in proximity thereof, such as an industrial estate, will be favourably considered. Applications for such proposals in terraced houses, semi-detached houses or houses located on a cul-de-sac will be treated on their merits having regard to the matters listed below in relation to parking/drop-off point availability of private and secure open space, layout and design of the housing area and the effect on the amenities fo adjoining properties

• A description of the nature of the facility, ie full-day care, sessional day care, drop in facility, after school care etc.

• Details of proposed opening times
• Proposed number and age range of children
• Proposed number of staff
• Internal floor area devoted to such use, excluding areas such as kitchens,

• Details of safe and convenient car parking arrangements, for both customers and staff

• Details of open space provision and measure for management of same

The following criteria shall be used to assess the suitability of childcare facilties:

• The suitability of the site for the type and size of facility proposed
• The availability of outdoor play area and details of management of same
• The convenience of the proposed facility in relation to public transport nodes, pedestrian access from existing residential areas and/or places of work and existing educational facilities, proximity to neighbourhood, district or town centres

• a) Traffic safety – the extent to which safe access and adequate parking and drop off facilities are provided for clients and staff

• b) Local traffic conditions – the implications of the proposal on the existing traffic flow and genral road safety of the area

Temporary permissions may be granted in exceptional circumstances for between 1-5 years to assess the impact of the creche or playgroup developments on their surroundings. The conversion to a creche of an existing dwelling house within a housing estate will only be permitted where part of the house remains in residential use".

The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Conference.

The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Seminar.

"That the Cathaoirleach, Cllrs. S. Bourke, J. Carty, T.D., F. Lenegha, J. Maloney, P. McHugh, A.M. Reape, R. Finn, M. Burke, E. Caffrey, G. Coyle, J. Cribbin, J. Flannery, H. Kenny, J. Mannion, M. Ring, T.D., and E. Staunton be nominated to attend Clare Tourism Conference – "Exploring Sport Tourism" – to be held in the Falls Hotel, Ennistymon, Co. Clare, on 29^th and 30^th November, 2002".

"That Cllrs. M. Adams, G. Murray, R. Finn, M. Burke, J. Flannery and S. Weir be nominated to attend Conference – "Energy from Fresh Air – Planning for Irish Wind Energy 2002" – to be held in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, on 14^th and 15^th November, 2002". The County Manager informed the Members that the Estimates Meeting for the Financial Year ending 31^st December, 2003, scheduled to take place on Monday, 25^th November, 2002, will now take place on Monday, 13^th January, 2003.