2291

Retention of use of corrugated agricultural shed, masonry agricultural store, and site as an animal shelter, retention of wooden hoarding/fence at the entrance to the premises along the Athgarvan-Twomilehouse county road and retention of vehicular access to cottage along the Athgarvan-Twomilehouse county road

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate safe access and egress due to substandard sightlines at the entrance and inadequate proposals for surface water management.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The existing sightlines at the site entrance onto the L-2032 local road are unsatisfactory and do not meet the required safety standards for the 80km/hr speed zone.
  • The application failed to provide a comprehensive site layout plan demonstrating the collection and disposal of surface water runoff within the site boundaries.
  • The proposed retention of vehicular access lacks necessary technical specifications regarding set-back distances and bound surfacing required to ensure safe vehicle movements.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 10 Rural DevelopmentChapter 17 Development Standards

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought the retention of an animal shelter (KWWSPCA) comprising a corrugated agricultural shed, masonry store, and associated site works at Oldtown, Athgarvan, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural townland and has operated as a shelter for approximately eight years under previous temporary permissions. The application was refused (following a request for further information) primarily due to road safety concerns, as the applicant could not demonstrate adequate 160-metre sightl...
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