Core Refusal Reason
The development would negatively impact the visual integrity of a designated scenic route and landscape character area, and lacked sufficient technical information regarding wastewater treatment safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling and garage would negatively impact the visual integrity of Scenic Route No. 11 and the Eastern Transition Landscape Character Area, militating against the preservation of protected upland views.
- Insufficient information was submitted regarding the proposed wastewater treatment system, meaning it could not be demonstrated that the development would not be prejudicial to public health.
- The proposal fails to overcome previous reasons for refusal on the site, specifically regarding visual impact and the lack of demonstrated compliance with local housing need criteria.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy LR P3Objective LR O14Table 13.5Policy HO P23Policy HOP27Objective LR O32Section 15.4.13Policy HOP26Objective HOO59
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Oughterard, Straffan, Co. Kildare, a site situated along a designated scenic route in the Eastern Transition Landscape Character Area. Kildare County Council refused permission primarily due to the adverse visual impact the development would have on protected upland vistas and the sensitive landscape character. Additionally, the planner noted that the applicant failed to provide adequate technical docu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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