Core Refusal Reason
The development would result in an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area, contravening density objectives and failing to demonstrate site suitability for wastewater treatment and safe access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exceed the maximum density of 30 units per square kilometre, leading to the undesirable suburbanisation of a rural area.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the site can adequately accommodate an on-site wastewater treatment system in accordance with EPA standards.
- The proposed siting, involving the carving out of a larger field and the removal of 30m of hedgerow, would negatively impact the rural character and biodiversity of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O59Policy HO P26Policy HO P27Policy HO P12Appendix 4 Rural House Design GuidePolicy HO P32Objective BI O26Section 2.4 of Appendix 4
Decision Document Summary
This application by Yvonne Leonard proposed a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.5ha site at Hortland, Donadea, Co. Kildare. The proposal was refused by Kildare County Council as the local area already exceeds the rural housing density limit of 30 units per square kilometre. Furthermore, the inspector cited a lack of evidence regarding wastewater treatment suitability, insufficient details for the proposed entrance, and the unacceptable removal of 30m of nativ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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