Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to provide essential technical details regarding site drainage, the specific nature and traffic impact of the proposed industrial use, and necessary pedestrian safety infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit comprehensive drainage details and proposed outfall locations, preventing an assessment of the site's ability to manage surface water effectively.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding the specific nature of the industrial development and its projected traffic volumes, which is necessary to evaluate the safety and capacity of the proposed junction off the estate road.
- The proposed pedestrian infrastructure did not meet required standards, specifically failing to provide 2-metre wide footpaths and tactile paving to assist visually impaired pedestrians at the new entrance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Athy Local Area Plan 2021-27Kildare County Development Plan 2023-29 Chapter 5Kildare County Development Plan 2023-29 Chapter 15
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, RB Wallace, sought permission for a new recessed vehicular access junction to serve a 0.975-hectare greenfield site zoned for 'Industry and Warehousing' at Gallowshill, Athy. While the site's location south of the N78 is appropriately zoned, the planning authority identified significant technical deficiencies in the proposal. The application was refused due to the absence of detailed drainage plans, a failure to define the specific industrial use and its subsequent traffic implica...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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