Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in an unnecessary proliferation of access points to a single landholding and create a traffic hazard due to the entrance's proximity to a bend on a local secondary road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The landholding already benefits from a valid planning permission (Ref. 23/60356) for a recessed entrance, and the addition of a second entrance would lead to an unacceptable proliferation of access points contrary to Section 15.7.6 of the Development Plan.
- The proposed entrance is located in close proximity to a bend on the L-6027 local secondary road, which would result in a traffic hazard and endanger public safety through the intensification of turning movements.
- The applicant failed to overcome previous reasons for refusal (Ref. 25/60597) for an almost identical development, as the proposed site layout does not utilize the safer, already permitted access point at the south-western corner.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Planning Policy RE P14Planning Policy RD P1Planning Objective RD O5Planning Objective RD O16Section 15.7.6 Access RequirementsSection 15.9.8 Agricultural Developments
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Jean O'Reilly, sought permission for the construction of a barn, dungstead, and sand area at Oldmilltown, Kill, Co. Kildare. While the agricultural nature of the development was considered acceptable in principle, the proposal was refused primarily due to access concerns. The site is located on the L-6027 local secondary road and already possesses a permitted entrance; the council determined that a second entrance would violate development plan policies against the proliferation o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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