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for (A) construction of a dormer type house,(B) garage for domestic use, (C) bored well, (D) installation of a proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area, (E) upgrade of existing agricultural entrance to a double recessed vehicular entrance and all associated site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate excessive housing density and ribbon development in a rural area, while failing to integrate appropriately with the landscape due to poor site selection and the excessive scale of ancillary structures.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in an excessive density of one-off housing exceeding 30 units per square kilometre in a rural area where the applicant has not demonstrated a significant agricultural livelihood.
- The proposal constitutes ribbon development as the sixth dwelling within a 250-metre stretch, leading to the extension of linear development and the erosion of rural amenities.
- The siting is inappropriate as the plot is carved out of a larger field requiring multiple new boundaries, and the proposed garage is excessive in size according to development management standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O59Policy HO P26Policy HOP13Policy HOP12Appendix 4Section 15.4.13
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a one-off dormer dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Thomastown, Enfield, Co. Kildare. The site is situated in a rural area characterized by significant existing development. Kildare County Council refused permission because the proposal would contribute to the suburbanisation of the countryside through excessive housing density and the extension of ribbon development. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the site selection was ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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