Core Refusal Reason
The creation of a new vehicular access onto a regional road (R148) where an 80km/h speed limit applies, which is contrary to specific County Development Plan policies and poses a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would create a new access onto the Regional Road R148 in an area subject to an 80km/h speed limit, directly contravening policies RR2 and RH15 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
- The additional traffic movements generated by the dwelling would interfere with the safety and free-flowing nature of traffic on a strategic regional route, resulting in a traffic hazard and obstruction of road users.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for the proliferation of similar developments and individual entrances onto regional roads, leading to the premature obsolescence of the road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH1Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH15Policy RR2Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17Table 4.3
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a 253sqm single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.72ha triangular greenfield site at Nicholastown, Kilcock, Co. Kildare. While the planning authority acknowledged that the applicant demonstrated compliance with 'local need' criteria, the site is located on the R148 regional road. The proposal was refused because it requires a new entrance onto this high-speed regional route, which violates County Development Plan policies (RH15 an...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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