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(A) construction of a single type house, (B) garage /store for domestic use, (C) the installation of an Oakstown BAF wastewater treatment plant with polishing filter percolation area and (D) upgrading of existing agricultural entrance to a new combined vehicular recessed entrance and all associated site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would extend an existing pattern of ribbon development and detract from the open character of transitional lands on the approach to Carragh village, contrary to County Development Plan policies HOP13 and HOP15.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would extend an existing pattern of ribbon development along the approach road to Carragh village, defined as five or more houses along 250 metres on one side of the road.
- The proposal would create the potential for a further gap site, leading to increased pressure for development within sensitive transitional lands.
- The development would detract from the open character of transitional lands and erode the clear demarcation between urban areas and the countryside, failing to protect the integrity of agricultural uses.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HOP11Policy HOP12Policy HOP13Policy HOP14Policy HOP15Policy HO P24Policy HOP26Policy HOP27Policy HOP30Objective HOO43Objective HOO47Objective HOO59
Decision Document Summary
David Malone sought permission for a one-off rural dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Raheens, Carragh, Naas. The 0.2ha site is located on transitional lands approximately 400m west of Carragh village centre. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because it would extend an established pattern of ribbon development and detract from the open character of the approach road to the village, thereby failing to maintain the distinction between urban and rur...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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