Core Refusal Reason
The proposal involves the creation of a new access onto a high-speed regional road (R417) and unauthorized hedgerow removal, raising significant traffic safety concerns and potential conflict with development plan policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The unauthorized removal of roadside hedgerows and installation of inappropriate fencing has potentially destabilized the road edge and root structures, requiring a technical solution and re-establishment.
- The proposed development seeks a new access onto the R417 regional road in an 80kmph zone, which conflicts with Policy RR2 aimed at restricting new entrances to protect road capacity and safety.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence or justification to demonstrate that no other suitable sites or existing accesses were available within the family landholding to avoid the high-speed regional road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ECD 12RR 1RR 2AG 1AG 2AG 6EQ 1EQ 3Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
Adrian Sexton applied for permission to construct a stable barn consisting of 10 boxes, a tack room, and ancillary facilities at Derryoughter East, Kildangan, Co. Kildare. The site is located on an open agricultural field adjacent to the R417 regional road in an 80kmph speed limit zone. The planning authority identified significant issues regarding unauthorized boundary works that destabilized the road edge and the safety implications of a new entrance on a high-speed regional road. The proposal...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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