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the construction of a backland family cluster of houses consisting of one detached single storey dwelling and one detached two storey dwelling, each with separate waste-water treatment plant and percolation area; the utilisation and up-grading of the existing farm entrance and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal would result in excessive housing density in a rural area, contribute to linear sprawl on transitional lands outside the settlement boundary, and fails to integrate architecturally with the landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in the area, contravening Objective HO O59 which limits density to 30 units per square kilometre.
  • The proposal would erode the open character of transitional lands outside the Newbridge settlement boundary, leading to undesirable linear sprawl and failing to protect agricultural integrity.
  • The scale and design of the dwellings are considered inappropriate for the rural setting, as they would dominate the local landscape and detract from the visual amenity of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective HO O59Policy HOP15Policy HOP12Policy HO P16Policy HOP11Policy HOP13Policy HOP26Objective HO O51

Decision Document Summary

The applicants sought permission for a backland family cluster comprising two detached dwellings at Great Connell, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, on a site located on transitional lands just outside the town's settlement boundary. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the development would exceed established rural housing density limits and contribute to urban sprawl. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the proposed architectural design and scale were unsympa...
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