Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create a traffic hazard and conflict with County Development Plan policies that restrict new access points onto high-speed regional roads to preserve their safety and carrying capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The R402 is a high-speed regional road with significant traffic volumes, including HGVs, where the 80km/hr speed limit applies.
- The creation of a new access point conflicts with Policy TM P6 and Objective TM O95 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, which seek to maintain the safety and carrying capacity of the regional road network.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy TM P6Objective TM O95Section 4.19Section .3 Rural Economy and Rural EnterprisePolicy RD P1Objective RD O2Policy RD P2Chapter 3 Sustainable Mobility and TransportChapter 15 Development StandardsSection 15.7.6Section 5.6
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, David McDonnell, sought permission for the construction of an agricultural entrance and associated site works on an 8.28ha site at Ballyhagan, Carbury, Co. Kildare. The site is located on the southern side of the R402 Regional Road in a rural townland. The application was refused because the proposed entrance is situated on a high-speed, high-volume regional road where the local authority strictly restricts new access points to preserve road safety and carrying capacity. The propo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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