Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in the proliferation of access points onto a public road without adequate justification, leading to the unwarranted removal of native hedgerows and negatively impacting the rural landscape character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification for a second entrance when an adequate shared access point already exists for the dwelling and stables.
- The proposal would lead to the proliferation of access points onto a public road, which is contrary to the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 policy to discourage such developments.
- The development would necessitate the unwarranted removal of native hedgerows, contravening specific biodiversity and landscape objectives and interfering with the character of the rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy TM O102Policy BI P6Objective BI O26Policy LR P1Objective LR O1Objective LR O4Section 15.7.5Section 15.7.6Section 15.2.4
Decision Document Summary
Tim and Mary Dooley sought permission for a new residential recessed entrance at Tullywood House, Coughlanstown West, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area characterized by pastoral grazing and mature hedgerows. The application was refused because the landholding already possesses an adequate shared access point, and the creation of an additional entrance would result in the unnecessary proliferation of road access points and the loss of native hedgerows, thereby co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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