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A family cluster type development, including an existing family member dwelling KCC Planning Ref: 21690 and a proposed new dwelling for the applicant: (A) with part one and a half storey, part single storey type house (B) garage / fuel store for domestic use (C) the installation of a proprietary waste water treatment system with sand filter polishing filter (D) new combined recessed vehicular entrance and access driveway and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to excessive rural housing density and the negative visual impact of the proposed site access and hardstanding on the rural character of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area that already exceeds the threshold of 30 units per square kilometre, contributing to undesirable suburbanisation.
  • The design of the access arrangements, including extensive hardstanding and an excessive tarmac apron, would be visually incongruous and erode the rural character of the sensitive Northern Hills landscape.
  • The proposal would contravene specific policies of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 regarding rural housing density and design standards, setting a negative precedent for the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy HO P26Objective HO O59Policy HO P12Appendix 4: Rural Design GuideSection 3.13Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Section 15.4.13

Decision Document Summary

Therese Sims sought permission for a family cluster development consisting of a new dwelling and garage at Ballycaghan, Kilcock, Co. Kildare. The site is located in the sensitive Northern Hills Landscape Character Area. Kildare County Council refused the application because the local area already exceeds the maximum rural housing density permitted under the County Development Plan. Additionally, the Planning Authority determined that the design of the access and hardstanding would erode the rura...
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