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for (A) the erection of single storey type house, (B) Garage/ store for domestic use (C) the installation of a proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area and (D) new recessed entrance from the existing shared laneway and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area, leading to suburbanisation and the loss of rural character, in material contravention of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would result in an excessive density of one-off housing (18 units per square km against a calculated limit of 16), leading to the suburbanisation of a rural area lacking public services.
  • The proposal constitutes backland development on land recently purchased, which is prohibited under Section 3.14 of the Development Plan for applicants whose livelihood is not land-dependent.
  • The development would materially contravene Policy HO P26 and Objective HO O59 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 regarding the capacity of the receiving environment to absorb further development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy HO P26Objective HO O59Policy HO P12Policy HO P16Section 3.13.3Section 3.14

Decision Document Summary

Jason Martin sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Allenwood South, Co. Kildare. While the applicant demonstrated a local housing need, the site is located in an area already heavily characterized by one-off rural housing. The Planning Authority refused the application because the housing density in the vicinity (18 units per sq km) exceeds the sustainable threshold of 16 units per sq km. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed inappropriate back...
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