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for an existing Inert soils and stone storage and screening site with all ancillary site works including Retention Permission for 7 no. Concrete Storage Bays, a Steel container and a soil screening structure. Full planning permission also sought for the erection of a Staff Welfare unit, parking areas, 3 No. Metal Skips and a wastewater tank

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused primarily on traffic safety grounds, as the access onto the R712 regional road is considered hazardous due to high traffic volumes, the 100kph speed limit, and inadequate sightline setbacks.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The access location on the R712, a high-speed strategic route with significant traffic volumes and no dedicated right-turn lane, is unsuitable for the proposed commercial intensification.
  • A proposed relaxation of sightline setback distances from 3 metres to 2 metres is considered inappropriate and would negatively impact road safety and visibility.
  • The additional traffic movements would create a traffic hazard and materially contravene Development Plan policy 12.11.4, which seeks to protect the strategic function and safety of Regional Roads.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 10.2.9Section 5.5.3Chapter 7Section 10.2.8Section 12.11.4

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for an inert soil and stone storage and screening facility, along with full permission for a staff welfare unit and ancillary works at Maddockstown and Ballynamona, Co. Kilkenny. The site is a former temporary construction compound for the M9/N10 motorway project. Kilkenny County Council refused the proposal because the current road layout on the R712, which lacks the temporary safety features of the previous motorway project, is deemed unsafe for per...
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