Core Refusal Reason
The development would negatively impact the visual integrity of a designated scenic route and landscape character area, and lacked sufficient technical information regarding wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling and its 65m driveway would cause significant adverse visual impact on Scenic Route No. 11 and the Eastern Transition Landscape Character Area, setting an undesirable precedent for development in this upland location.
- The applicant failed to sufficiently address or overcome previous refusal reasons, as the siting and design of the dwelling remained unchanged from prior refused applications on the same site.
- Insufficient information was provided to demonstrate that the proposed on-site wastewater treatment system would function effectively without being prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy LR P3Objective LR O14Section 13.5Section 13.5.1Table 13.5Policy HO P23Policy HOP26Objective HOO59Policy HOP27
Decision Document Summary
This application by Niamh Murray proposed a single-storey bungalow, a new entrance, and a wastewater treatment system at Oughterard, Straffan, Co. Kildare. The site is situated in a sensitive rural area characterized by its upland nature and proximity to Scenic Route No. 11. Kildare County Council refused permission because the development's prominent siting and extensive driveway would degrade the visual integrity of the protected landscape. Additionally, the council cited a lack of technical d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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