Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area and fails to integrate appropriately with the landscape due to its scale and bulk.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would contribute to an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area, contravening Objective HOO59 which seeks to limit density to 30 units per square kilometre.
- The design, scale, and bulk of the proposed dwelling fail to integrate appropriately with the physical surroundings and would have an overbearing impact on the rural character of the area.
- The proposal is contrary to Policy HOP12 as it does not respond sensitively to the characteristics of the receiving environment or maintain the established pattern of development in the local area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HOO59Policy HOP12Policy HOP11Policy HOP13Policy HOP14Policy HOP15Policy HOP26Policy HOP27Policy HOP30Policy HOP33Objective HOO43Objective HOO50Objective HOO51Objective HOO52
Decision Document Summary
Aron Farrell sought planning permission for a storey-and-a-half dwelling, garage, and effluent treatment system at Brockagh, Robertstown, Co. Kildare. The site is located within the Western Boglands, an area of high landscape sensitivity already under significant pressure from one-off housing. While the applicant was found to meet the 'local need' criteria, the application was refused by Kildare County Council. The primary grounds for refusal were that the development would exceed the maximum ho...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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