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for (A) change of use and renovation of existing derelict shop to canteen and staff facilities for office use (B) Single storey extension to the rear (north) of the existing derelict shop for Office use (C) erection of storage warehouse for commercial use (D) the installation of a proprietary waste water treatment system and soil polishing filter percolation area and (E) provision of a recessed vehicular entrance, access driveway, car parking, cycle parking, landscaping, and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed industrial-scale development on unzoned, unserviced agricultural land contravenes rural enterprise policies, lacks sufficient traffic safety data, and fails to demonstrate a compliant wastewater treatment solution.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is located on unzoned agricultural land and fails to meet the criteria for one-off rural enterprises, representing an inappropriate industrial-scale project that would injure local amenity and set an undesirable precedent.
  • Insufficient information was provided regarding sightlines, traffic volumes, and road safety, leading to concerns that the proposal would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety.
  • The proposed onsite wastewater treatment system does not comply with EPA standards, posing a potential risk to public health and failing to meet sustainable development requirements.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 9.3Table 9.1RD O2RD O5Chapter 9Chapter 15Section 15.9.2

Decision Document Summary

Joepa Property Ltd sought permission for a commercial development in Cadamstown, Broadford, involving the renovation of a derelict shop into offices/canteen and the construction of a 953sqm warehouse on a 1.16ha site. Kildare County Council refused the application because the scale of the industrial project is unsuitable for unzoned agricultural land, contravening Section 9.3 of the Development Plan. Additionally, the applicant failed to provide adequate traffic safety documentation (including a...
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