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for (A) construction of a single storey type house, (B) garage / store for domestic use, (C) the installation of an Oakstown BAF wastewater treatment system with polishing filter percolation area, and (D) new vehicular entrance gateway off the existing right of way avenue and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to excessive residential density in a rural area, the existence of a prior sterilisation agreement on the lands, and the use of a substandard access road.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area, exceeding the pro-rata limit of 29 units per square kilometre and eroding the rural character.
  • The subject site is partially located on lands subject to a legally binding sterilisation agreement from a previous planning permission (Ref. 05/2101), which explicitly restricts further residential development.
  • The proposed access via a substandard, unmetalled private track and a narrow local road is inadequate to safely accommodate additional traffic, posing a risk to public safety.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HO O59S.15.7.6HO P12HO P13HO P14HO P15HO P16HO P26HO O43HO O44HO O51Section 3.13.3Table 3.4

Decision Document Summary

Naoise Keane sought permission for a one-off rural dwelling and associated works at Sherlockstown, Sallins, Co. Kildare. While the applicant demonstrated a local social need, the Planning Authority refused permission because the area has reached its maximum sustainable density for rural housing. Furthermore, the site is encumbered by a prior sterilisation agreement, and the existing private access track and local road network were deemed insufficient in capacity and condition to support further ...
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