Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused as it would exacerbate excessive housing density and contribute to ribbon development, leading to the erosion of the rural character of the area and contravening specific policies of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area, contravening Objective HOO59 which seeks to ensure density does not exceed 30 units per square kilometre.
- The proposal would contribute to and extend an existing pattern of ribbon development along the road frontage, in direct conflict with Policy HOP13 of the County Development Plan.
- The cumulative impact of the development, when taken in conjunction with existing housing, would result in the further erosion of the rural character of the area and would be contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HOP11Policy HOP12Policy HOP13Policy HOP14Policy HOP15Policy HOP26Policy HOP27Policy HOP30Policy HOP33Objective HOO43Objective HOO50Objective HOO51Objective HOO52Objective HOO59
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a single-storey house, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.32ha site at Newtown, Enfield, Co. Kildare. While the applicant was deemed to meet the local social need criteria, the Planning Authority refused the application due to the high concentration of existing one-off dwellings in the vicinity. The decision concluded that the development would exacerbate ribbon development and exceed the density thresholds established in the Kildare Count...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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