Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would result in an unnecessary proliferation of vehicular entrances to a domestic dwelling, creating a traffic hazard and setting an undesirable precedent for the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed second vehicular entrance would result in an unnecessary proliferation of access points onto public roads, which is contrary to the objectives of Section 17.7.4 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
- The development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and obstruction of road users due to the movement of traffic onto the existing road and turning area where adequate provision already exists.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the relevant consent to access the site across an existing grass verge outside their ownership, and the proposal would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 17.7.4Chapter 17 Development Standards
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission for a second vehicular entrance to access an existing domestic garage at 13 Abbeygate, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, a site located at the end of a cul-de-sac in an established residential estate. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the additional entrance was deemed unnecessary and would lead to a proliferation of access points, conflicting with County Development Plan standards. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that the p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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