Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to substandard sightlines at the entrance creating a traffic hazard, the unauthorized removal of hedgerows in breach of biodiversity objectives, and the unauthorized importation of waste material onto the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance fails to provide adequate sight visibility distances in accordance with TII standards, posing a significant risk to public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
- The unauthorized removal of existing hedgerows and trees prior to the application materially contravenes Objective BI O26, setting an undesirable precedent for the loss of natural heritage.
- The site has been subject to unauthorized filling with waste material from unknown sources, presenting a potential pollution risk and lacking necessary waste permits or environmental justification.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective BI O26Section 15.7.5Section 15.7.6Section 15.2.4Table 15.1Section 5.6
Decision Document Summary
This application by John Connors sought retention and planning permission for entrance works, surfacing, a new storage shed, and a boundary wall at Newhall, Ladytown, Naas. The 0.12 ha site is located on lands zoned for industry and warehousing. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the entrance provides insufficient sightlines for road safety, the development involved the unauthorized removal of native hedgerows, and the site had been filled with significant volumes o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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