Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to road safety hazards arising from a new access onto a high-speed regional road, insufficient evidence for a viable wastewater treatment system, and a design incompatible with rural character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed access onto the R445 Regional Road, where an 80kph speed limit applies, would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and conflict with policies restricting new entrances onto such routes.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical detail to demonstrate that the site is capable of accommodating an on-site wastewater treatment system in accordance with EPA standards.
- The design of the dwelling, particularly its bulky roof profile and window proportions, does not comply with rural design principles and would be prejudicial to the visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17Policy RH1Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH7Policy RH10Policy RH14Policy RR2Section 6.6.3Policy RH15Policy RH9(vi)Policy RH9(i)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the sub-division of family lands at Cherryville, Kildare, for the construction of a detached bungalow, a recessed entrance, and a secondary effluent treatment system. Although the applicant established a local housing need, Kildare County Council refused permission primarily because the development required a new entrance onto the R445 Regional Road, which would compromise traffic safety and road capacity. Furthermore, the proposal lacked adequate details for wastewater ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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