Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to the unauthorized removal of mature hedgerows, lack of demonstrated justification for the proposal on a site with a history of unauthorized works, and traffic safety concerns on a narrow, substandard road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The unauthorized removal of mature hedgerows materially contravenes biodiversity and landscape objectives, setting an undesirable precedent and negatively impacting the rural character of the area.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate justification for the development, and the site's history of unauthorized activity suggests a high risk that the project would not be completed in accordance with planning conditions.
- The proposed development would generate additional traffic on Blackberry Lane, which is a narrow, substandard public road, thereby endangering public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective BI O26Objective LR O4Policy LR P1Policy TM O102Objective BI P6Section 15.7.5Section 15.7.6
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposed the construction of a 56sqm detached greenhouse and a new recessed vehicular entrance on a 0.29 ha site at Blackberry Lane, Morristownbiller, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The site is situated in a rural area within the Newbridge settlement boundary on lands zoned for agriculture. Kildare County Council refused permission primarily because the prior removal of mature hedgerows violated the County Development Plan, the applicant did not sufficiently justify the development on a s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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