Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its failure to integrate into the rural landscape, the excessive density of one-off housing in an area under urban influence, the loss of established woodland, and inadequate information regarding wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would contribute to an excessive density of unsustainable haphazard rural one-off housing in an area under significant development pressure, militating against the preservation of the rural environment and the economic provision of public services.
- The proposal requires the removal of established dense woodland and the submitted plans are deficient in demonstrating how the landscape character and biodiversity would be protected in accordance with policies WT. P1 and LA. P10.
- It has not been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority that the proposed on-site wastewater treatment and surface water drainage systems are suitable, posing a potential risk of pollution to surface and groundwater.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH. P6Policy RH. P1Policy RD. P1Policy WT. P1Policy LA. P10Chapter 13Policy WS. P6
Decision Document Summary
Nigel Kinsella sought permission for a 3-bedroom single-storey dwelling, carport, and associated services at Russellstown, Palatine, Co. Carlow. The 0.44-hectare site is located within a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' characterized by established woodland. Carlow County Council refused the application on three main grounds: the proposal's failure to integrate with the landscape and its contribution to ribbon development/urban sprawl; the unacceptable loss of mature trees and lack of detailed...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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