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A) The construction of 4 no. modular Glamping Pods with bicycle storage adjacent to the Pods, B) Modifications to the existing entrance, and C) The provision of a wastewater treatment system including all ancillary internal access roads infrastructure, connection to existing drinking water well, landscaping and boundary treatments, and all associated site and development works and services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal fails to comply with road safety and access policies, specifically regarding the proliferation of access points onto public roads/towpaths and the lack of integrated EV charging infrastructure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would result in an undesirable proliferation of access points onto a public road/towpath, which is contrary to the safety objectives set out in Section 15.7.6 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a consolidated entrance strategy utilizing adjoining lands under their control, which is required to ensure appropriate sight lines and minimize traffic hazards on the existing road network.
  • The application lacks sufficient technical detail and commitment regarding the provision of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for all proposed parking spaces, failing to meet modern sustainable transport requirements.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HO P31RE P15RE O100RE O114RE O117RE O118RE O148RE O153RE P26RD P1RD O2RD O5RD O11LR O56LR O74LR O75Section 15.7.6

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the construction of 4 modular glamping pods, a wastewater treatment system, and associated site works on a 0.34ha site at Arclough, Straffan, adjacent to the Grand Canal pNHA. While the principle of rural tourism development was considered acceptable, the application faced significant opposition regarding traffic safety. The planning authority determined that the proposed new entrance onto the towpath violated policies against the proliferation of access points. Consequentl...
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