Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in an unnecessary proliferation of access points onto the L2010 local road, creating a traffic hazard and setting an undesirable precedent contrary to the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would lead to an unwarranted proliferation of accesses onto the L2010, particularly as the applicant already has control over two existing agricultural access points in the immediate vicinity.
- The applicant failed to provide a clear rationale for the new entrance or specify the exact extent of mature hedgerow removal required to achieve the necessary sightlines.
- Granting permission would conflict with Section 15.7.6 of the County Development Plan, endangering public safety by reason of traffic hazard and setting an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.7.6Policy RD P1Chapter 9Chapter 5Chapter 15
Decision Document Summary
The application by Vincent Talbot proposed the construction of a new agricultural entrance, including wing fencing and 5m gates, at Painestown, Kill, Co. Kildare. The site is located on the L-2010 local road in a rural landscape. Kildare County Council refused the application because the development would result in an unnecessary proliferation of road entrances in an area where the applicant already possesses existing access. The planning authority determined that the additional entrance would c...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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