Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exceed the maximum rural housing density of 30 units per square kilometre and require the unacceptable removal of 81 metres of mature native hedgerow.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate an excessive density of housing in the rural area, representing the 31st dwelling in a square kilometre where Objective HO O59 sets a maximum limit of 30 units.
- The proposal necessitates the removal of 81 metres of mature native hedgerow to facilitate vehicular access, which would significantly erode the rural character of the site and reduce local biodiversity.
- The cumulative impact of the excessive density and the loss of extensive roadside boundary would set a poor precedent for future ad hoc residential development in an area that has reached its absorption capacity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.13Section 3.13.3Table 3.4HO P12HO P18HO P26HO O44HO O51HO O52HO O59LR O4Appendix 4Chapter 15Chapter 13
Decision Document Summary
Ailish Brennan applied for permission to construct a 423sqm chalet bungalow, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.3ha greenfield site at Lughill, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. Although the applicant was found to comply with local housing need criteria, the Planning Authority refused the application on two primary grounds. Firstly, the Rural Density Toolkit indicated the area has already reached its capacity of 30 dwellings per square kilometre. Secondly, the required removal of 8...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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