Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to excessive residential density, unsuitability for on-site wastewater treatment on peat soil with a high water table, and its inappropriate location on transitional lands near the Monasterevin town boundary.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed on-site wastewater treatment system is unsuitable for the site's peat soil and high water table, posing a significant risk of water pollution and public health issues.
- The development would exceed the maximum permissible density of 16 units per square kilometre, leading to the erosion of rural character and the creation of an undesirable suburban pattern.
- The site's location on transitional lands within 100 metres of the Monasterevin settlement boundary contravenes policies intended to prevent linear sprawl and protect the demarcation between urban and rural areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P27Objective IN O18Policy HO P15Policy HO P26Objective RE O89Policy HO P12Section 3.13.3Table 3.4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a two-storey detached dwelling and a domestic garage at Barraderra, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural, transitional area just outside the town boundary. Kildare County Council refused permission primarily because the development would result in an excessive density of one-off housing and the site conditions (high water table and peat) are unsuitable for safe wastewater disposal. Additionally, the project was seen as an unnecessary...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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