Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to inappropriate siting that fails to integrate with the rural landscape, negatively impacts the setting of a Protected Structure (Barberstown Castle), and encourages ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is inappropriately 'carved out' of a larger agricultural field, failing to respond sensitively to the host environment or align with rural design principles.
- The development would result in an adverse visual impact on the setting and principal elevations of Barberstown Castle, a designated Protected Structure located in close proximity.
- The proposal would create undesirable gap sites to the north and south of the subject site, encouraging the further encroachment of ribbon development in a rural area under pressure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
AH O32Policy HOP12Appendix 4Chapter 15HO P12LR O32AH O31Policy HO P14
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a detached single-storey house and garage on a greenfield site at Barberstown, Straffan, Co. Kildare. While the applicant established a local housing need, the application was refused because the siting was deemed insensitive to the rural character and the proximity of Barberstown Castle. The Planning Authority concluded that the development would detract from the setting of the protected structure and contribute to ribbon development by creating new gap...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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