Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located on transitional lands outside the settlement boundary of Castledermot, where it would contribute to urban sprawl, fail to protect significant landscape features like hedgerows, and does not demonstrate compliance with current rural housing policy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is situated on transitional lands where it would set an undesirable precedent for suburban-type sprawl and fail to maintain a clear demarcation between urban and rural areas.
- The proposal would result in significant environmental damage through the removal of approximately 80 metres of established hedgerow and excessive soil sealing from hard surfacing.
- The applicant failed to establish a genuine local housing need under the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, partly due to the submission of an obsolete application form.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HO P15HO P12LR 04TMO102BIO26HO P11Table 3.4Chapter 3Chapter 13Chapter 15
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Graham Murphy, proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling, detached garage, and new entrance on a 2.7ha greenfield site at Woodlands East, Castledermot. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the site occupies 'transitional lands' where development would blur the urban-rural boundary and set a precedent for urban sprawl. Furthermore, the plan required the removal of 80m of hedgerow, conflicting with landscape protection objectives, and the appl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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