Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to a lack of information regarding the intended use of the site, which is zoned for agriculture, alongside significant concerns regarding traffic safety on a narrow lane and potential adverse impacts on the Pollardstown Fen Special Area of Conservation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development lacks sufficient detail regarding its intended use, which is inconsistent with the 'I - Agriculture' zoning and could set an undesirable precedent for non-agricultural development in the area.
- The proposed entrance and hardstanding, combined with the narrow nature of Blackberry Lane and a lack of data on traffic movements, pose a significant risk to road safety and traffic management.
- In the absence of information concerning the source and quantity of imported aggregate, the Planning Authority cannot rule out significant adverse impacts on the Pollardstown Fen Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH4Section 6 of Part ASection 7.2.3Policy HA1Section 16.16.1Section 16.6.2Newbridge Local Area Plan 2013-2019 (Zoning 'I - Agriculture')
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a new site entrance, wing walls, site clearance, and the importation of aggregate for a hardstanding area at Blackberry Lane, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The site is located in an area zoned for agricultural use and is in close proximity to the Pollardstown Fen SAC. Kildare County Council refused the application because the applicants failed to specify the intended use of the site, the development was deemed contrary to rural design standards and agri...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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