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for the reclamation of land through the raising of the existing ground levels by a range of 1.0-2.0m over an area of 3 ha at the site through the importation of clean soil and stone for the purposes of land improvement with an agricultural/equine end use and all other ancillary site works to facilitate the reclamation project.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to the unsuitability of the local road network for HGV traffic, the lack of necessary environmental and ecological assessments for peatland habitats, and the failure to provide a site-specific flood risk assessment.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The local road network is deficient in width and alignment, and the additional HGV traffic would compromise road safety and the structural integrity of the carriageway.
  • Insufficient information was submitted regarding the impact on peatland habitats, carbon emissions, and biodiversity, contravening several environmental objectives of the County Development Plan.
  • The applicant failed to submit a flood risk assessment for a site located within a potential flood zone, creating an undesirable precedent and potential risk to neighboring lands.

Cited Policies (CDP)

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Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the reclamation of 3 hectares of land at Lattensbog, Caragh, through the importation of over 35,000 cubic metres of soil to raise ground levels for agricultural or equine use. The site is situated in a rural, low-lying area with sensitive peatland characteristics. Kildare County Council refused permission primarily because the local roads are inadequate for the projected truck movements, the environmental impact on the peatland ecosystem was not sufficiently assessed, and t...
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