Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create a new access onto a Regional Road (R415) where an 80km/hr speed limit applies, which is contrary to Policy RR2 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 and would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would involve the creation of a new access onto the R415 Regional Road where an 80km/hr speed limit applies, in direct conflict with Policy RR2 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
- The additional traffic generated by the development would interfere with the safety and free-flowing nature of traffic on the regional road, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety for all road users.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for the proliferation of similar types of development, leading to the erosion of the capacity and efficiency of the regional road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RH2RH9RH15RR2Section 6.6.3GI1GI8GI9GI13Chapter 16Section 16.4.2Section 16.4.3Table 4.3Table 17.2
Decision Document Summary
Gemma O'Hanlon sought planning permission for a three-bedroom dormer dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Clarey, Nurney, Co. Kildare. The 0.26ha site is located in a rural area accessed via the R415 regional road. While the applicant successfully demonstrated a rural housing need, the application was refused primarily due to traffic safety concerns. The proposal required a new entrance onto a regional road subject to an 80km/hr speed limit, which contravenes County Deve...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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