221168

the reclamation of land through the raising of the existing ground levels by a maximum of 1m over an area of 3.2 ha at the site with inert soil and stone for the purposes of land improvement with an agricultural end use and all other ancillary site works to facilitate the development

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to significant deficiencies in the local road network, potential flood risks, and a comprehensive lack of supporting technical documentation and environmental assessments required to justify the development.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would render the existing deficient road network unsuitable and create a traffic hazard, setting an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area.
  • The site is located in an area at risk of flooding, and the applicant failed to submit a flood risk assessment as required by Ministerial Guidelines.
  • The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposal has been properly assessed due to a significant lack of material information regarding traffic, environmental impacts (AA/NIS), and operational details.

Cited Policies (CDP)

WM 13RLE 5RE5RDO 4NH 11NH 12LA 2LL 4

Decision Document Summary

Nicholas Walsh sought permission for the reclamation of 3.2 hectares of land at Woodpark, Caragh, Co. Kildare, by raising ground levels with inert soil and stone for agricultural use. The site is located in a rural area characterized as Western Boglands, accessed via narrow local roads. Kildare County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to address previous refusal reasons (Ref 21/1429), specifically regarding the inadequacy of the road network to handle heavy vehicle tra...
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