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for the subdivision of existing site and upgrading and relocation of existing septic tank to a secondary effluent treatment system for the existing house (Denis Browne) permission for the construction of a single story bungalow , secondary effluent treatment system and all associated site works (Denise Browne)
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to excessive residential density in a rural area, the creation of ribbon development, and inadequate demonstration of safe wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exceed the maximum permitted density of 30 units per square kilometre, thereby eroding the rural character of the area.
- The proposed dwelling would constitute ribbon development as the fifth house within a 250-meter stretch on one side of the road.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to prove the site can be adequately served by a wastewater treatment system without risking public health or water pollution.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O59Policy HO P13Policy HO P26Policy HO P27Section 2 of Appendix 4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the subdivision of a 0.283 ha site in Gilltown, Donadea, to facilitate the construction of a single-story bungalow and the upgrading of an existing septic tank. The site is located in a highly sensitive rural landscape characterized by high-density ribbon development. Kildare County Council refused permission because the project would exacerbate excessive housing density, contravene ribbon development policies, and failed to demonstrate that the site could safely accommodat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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