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construction of a single storey dwelling containing four bedrooms, a combined kitchen dining area, living room, formal sitting room, home office, internal courtyard feature, in addition to bathroom, hallway, utility, cloakroom and plant room accommodation, formation of new vehicular access and gravel driveway off an existing entrance which serves the two Sheridan family homes on this overall holding, installation of sewage treatment system and soil polishing filter, construction of two soakpits, site landscaping and all associated site works and services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to concerns regarding the unsustainable suburbanisation of a rural area and the incompatibility of the house design with rural design guidelines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would exacerbate an unsustainable pattern of urban sprawl and contribute to the gradual suburbanisation and erosion of the area's rural character.
  • The local area lacks the capacity to absorb further development, and the proposal would result in an excessive density of development in a rural townland.
  • The planning authority is not satisfied that the proposed house design is compatible with the principles of good rural design or that it integrates appropriately with its physical surroundings.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy RS 6Policy RH 1Policy RH 2Policy RH 9Policy RH 9(i)Policy RH 9(iv)Policy RH 10Policy RH 11Policy RH 14Chapter 4Chapter 16Chapter 17

Decision Document Summary

Jamie Sheridan applied for permission to construct a single-storey, four-bedroom dwelling and associated site works at Tipper South, Naas, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area approximately 2.5km from Naas and forms part of a larger family landholding. Although the applicant was deemed to meet the 'local need' criteria, Kildare County Council refused the application because the development would contribute to an unsustainable pattern of suburbanisation and excessive density in the co...
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