Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off rural housing in an area already exceeding sustainable limits, leading to the coalescence of dwellings and the erosion of the area's rural character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area where the density already meets or exceeds 30 units per square kilometre.
- The proposal would contribute to the coalescence of rural housing, eroding the rural character and increasing the suburban/peri-rural nature of the locality.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with Policy HO P26 and Objective HO O59 regarding the capacity of the receiving environment to absorb further development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.14Policy HO P26Objective HO O59Policy HO P11Policy HO P12Policy HO P13Policy HO P15Policy HO P14Objective HO O50Objective HO O51Objective HO O52Policy HO P27
Decision Document Summary
John O'Hara sought permission for a detached single-storey bungalow and garage at Boherhole, Donadea, Naas, on a 0.981ha site characterized by a high concentration of dispersed rural dwellings. Although the applicant established a social need to reside in the area, the application was refused primarily due to the excessive existing housing density in the vicinity. The planning authority determined that the proposal would exacerbate rural sprawl, lead to the coalescence of housing, and negatively...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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