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STRATEGIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (ABP DECISION) - demolition of existing site structures (2,622.3 sqm) and the construction of 569 no. residential units, a neighbourhood centre with 11 no. units (gross floor area 2,141 sqm) and a childcare facility (886 sqm), a circa 350 metre section of distributor road, and all ancillary and associated works on a site of 27.64 ha surrounding and including the dwellings of "Greatconnell" and "Valencia Lodge"

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development is considered premature pending the delivery of the full Newbridge Southern Orbital Relief Road (NSORR) and a new bridge crossing over the River Liffey, which are essential for connectivity and traffic mitigation.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal is premature pending the delivery of the Southern Relief Road and a new bridge over the River Liffey, which are necessary to prevent significant traffic congestion and ensure connectivity to Newbridge town centre.
  • The development would result in a residential scheme that is disconnected from the town centre and overly reliant on private car transport due to the lack of essential infrastructure.
  • The proposed Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) strategy was deemed unacceptable, and the proposal potentially contravenes the adopted Core Strategy and housing forecasts for the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective SRO 5 (b)Objective SRO 5 (a)Variation No. 1 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023Objective C12Objective C13Policy GI 1Objective GIO 1Policy GI 8

Decision Document Summary

Aston Limited sought permission for a Strategic Housing Development comprising 569 residential units, a neighborhood centre, and a childcare facility on a 27.64 ha site at Great Connell, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. While the site is zoned for residential use, Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because it was deemed premature without the full delivery of the Newbridge Southern Orbital Relief Road and a bridge crossing the River Liffey. The Planning Authority concluded that the a...
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