Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate excessive rural housing density and create ribbon development, contravening the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exceed the maximum density of 30 units per square kilometre for one-off housing in a rural area, contributing to the increasing suburbanisation of the locality.
- The proposal constitutes ribbon development, as it would be the fifth dwelling within a 250-metre stretch on one side of the road, which erodes rural character and amenities.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that agriculture forms a significant part of their livelihood, which is a necessary criterion for an exception to the density restrictions under Objective HO O59.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O59Policy HO P26Policy HO P13Policy HOP11Policy HOP12Policy HOP14Policy HOP15Objective HO O44Objective HOO50Objective HOO51Objective HOO52LR O1LR O2LR O30Section 15.7.6Section 3.13.3Section 15.4.13
Decision Document Summary
Joanne Mulligan proposed the construction of a one-off dwelling, garage, and septic tank at Newtown, Enfield, Co. Kildare, a rural area characterized by agricultural land and existing one-off housing. Although the applicant demonstrated a local social need, the Planning Authority refused permission because the development would exacerbate an already excessive housing density (measured at over 30 units per square kilometre) and would result in the creation of ribbon development. These factors wer...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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