Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its contribution to ribbon development on transitional agricultural lands, substandard traffic sightlines, and unsafe proximity to high-voltage overhead power lines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate ribbon development and erode the demarcation between urban and rural areas on transitional agricultural lands, contrary to policies HO P13 and HO P15 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed entrance fails to meet required sight visibility standards as per TII Document DN-GEO-03060, thereby creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
- The dwelling is located less than 20 metres from a 110Kv electricity line, which violates council policy regarding proximity to high-tension infrastructure and is considered prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P13Policy HO P15Objective HO O59Objective HO O44Objective HO O43Policy HO P11Policy HO P12Policy HO P14Policy HO P26Policy HO P27Policy HO P33Section 3.13Section 3.14Section 3.15Chapter 15Appendix 4Newbridge Local Area Plan 2013-2019 Objective I
Decision Document Summary
Helen Farrell sought permission for a single-storey rural dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Roseberry, Newbridge, on lands zoned for agricultural use. The site is situated in a transitional area between the urban boundary of Newbridge and the open countryside, characterized by existing high-density linear housing. Kildare County Council refused the application because the proposal would further consolidate ribbon development, failed to provide safe vehicular access due to substandard s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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