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unauthorised site development works to include the removal of trees and vegetation & the construction of a hard standing area. I also wish to apply for Permission for the construction of a stable block consisting of 4 no. stables, the construction of a dungstead and all associated site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to traffic safety concerns regarding the intensification of an access onto a national road (N80) and the failure to submit an Appropriate Assessment screening report for a site adjoining a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would result in the intensification of an existing access onto the N80 national secondary road in an 80km/h zone, which would adversely affect the operation and safety of the national road network.
- The applicant failed to provide an Appropriate Assessment screening report, meaning the Planning Authority could not be satisfied that the development would not have significant adverse impacts on the adjoining Slaney River Valley SAC.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for further similar development and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy NR. P2Policy NR. P3Section 5.8.2Chapter 5Chapter 10Policy NS P1
Decision Document Summary
Thomas Connors applied for retention of unauthorized site works and permission for a four-stable block and dungstead at Bunnaguragh, Co. Carlow. The site is located on the N80 national secondary road, approximately 1.4km west of Bunclody. Carlow County Council refused the application because the intensification of the site access onto a high-speed national route contravenes both national guidelines and the County Development Plan. Additionally, the lack of an Appropriate Assessment screening rep...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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