Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in excessive rural residential density, exceeding the maximum threshold of 30 units per square kilometre, thereby eroding the rural character of the area and contributing to suburbanisation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is located in an area with a rural residential density of approximately 61 units per square kilometre, which is double the maximum limit of 30 units per square kilometre set out in Objective HO O59 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The addition of a further dwelling in this overdeveloped spatial context would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing and contribute to the coalescence of development, eroding the intrinsic rural character of the landscape.
- The proposal would result in an undesirable increase in suburban and peri-rural character, contrary to the policy objectives intended to protect the open character of the countryside and ensure sustainable development patterns.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.14Policy HO P11Objective HO O47Policy HO P12Policy HO P13Policy HO P15Policy HO P14Objective HO O50Objective HO O51Objective HO O52Policy HO P26Objective HO O59Policy HO P27
Decision Document Summary
Rachel Cribbin sought planning permission for a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Kilshanroe, Co. Kildare. Although the applicant met the 'local need' criteria through long-term residency, the site is situated in a rural area already under significant development pressure. The Planning Authority refused the application because the existing density of 61 houses per square kilometre far exceeds the Development Plan's limit of 30. The decision maker conclud...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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