Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to poor siting and design that would exacerbate linear development and fail to integrate with the rural landscape, alongside a lack of technical detail regarding the site entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would exacerbate linear and ribbon development in the area, leading to an undesirable haphazard and piecemeal pattern of development.
- The siting of the dwelling, being carved out of a larger field and requiring an excessive driveway length of approximately 97m, fails to comply with the Rural House Design Guide's standards for landscape integration.
- The applicant failed to provide the required detailed drawings and specifications for the proposed entrance treatment, contravening specific development plan objectives regarding rural gateways.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P12Policy HO P32Appendix 4 Rural House Design GuideSection 2.4Section 7.3Policy HOP13Objective HOO59
Decision Document Summary
Lorraine Morrin sought permission for a detached dormer dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Oldtown Donore, Caragh, Co. Kildare. While the applicant demonstrated compliance with local need criteria, the planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the proposal would result in the elongation of linear development and a haphazard pattern. The siting was deemed to have a significant visual impact as it was carved out of a larger field requiring multiple new boundaries and ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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