Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to excessive rural housing density in the area, poor design integration with the rural landscape, and the visual impact of excessive hardstanding resulting from an increased setback.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would exacerbate an excessive density of development in a rural area, contributing to suburbanisation and contravening Policy HO P26 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The design and siting of the dwelling fail to integrate appropriately with the physical surroundings or the character of the rural area, contrary to Policy HO P12 and the standards in Appendix 4 (Rural House Design Guide).
- The significant setback from the public road and the resulting extensive hardstanding for the driveway would create a visually incongruous development that injures the visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P26Policy HO P12Objective HO O59Objective HO O44Appendix 4Chapter 15Section 3.13Table 3.4Table 13.3
Decision Document Summary
Faye Duggan sought permission for a two-storey traditional style house, garage, and associated works at Kilmore, Carbury, on a site with a history of previous refusals. While the applicant demonstrated compliance with local housing need criteria, the Planning Authority refused the application because the area already exceeds sustainable rural housing density limits (30 units per square kilometre). Furthermore, the proposed design and the excessive length of the gravel driveway were deemed visual...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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