Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to excessive rural housing density in an area already saturated with dwellings, leading to unsustainable ribbon development and the erosion of the rural character of transitional lands.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate an unsustainable density of rural housing in an area that already exceeds 90 units per square kilometre, contravening Policy HO P26 and Objective HO O59 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposal would contribute to ribbon development and suburban sprawl on transitional lands, failing to maintain a clear demarcation between the settlement of Straffan and the surrounding countryside.
- The applicant failed to sufficiently justify the removal of natural hedgerows required for site access and provided a design that does not comply with the Rural House Design Guide regarding site selection and character.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HO P11HO O43HO O45HO P12HO P13HO P15HO P26HO O59HO O51HO O52HO O53HO P30BI O26
Decision Document Summary
Shauna Nolan sought planning permission for a detached rural dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Baybush, Straffan, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area approximately 700m northwest of Straffan, characterized by a high density of existing dwellings. Kildare County Council refused the application because the area's housing density already significantly exceeds sustainable thresholds, and the development would contribute to ribbon development and suburban sprawl on tra...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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