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for A) Construction of a new four bedroom single storey type dwelling, B) New wastewater treatments system and percolation area, C) Alterations to the existing farm entrance to provide recessed entrance, along with all associated site development and facilitating works including site landscaping

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would exceed the maximum density of 30 units per square kilometre for one-off housing in a rural area, leading to suburbanisation and the erosion of rural character.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would result in a residential density of 31 units per square kilometre, which exceeds the maximum threshold of 30 units per square kilometre permitted under Objective HO O59 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
  • The development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in the vicinity, leading to a coalescence of built-up areas and the subsequent erosion of the area's rural character.
  • The proposal would contribute to an increasing suburban and peri-rural character in a rural environment, which is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 3.14Objective HO O59Section 3.13Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Policy HO P26

Decision Document Summary

Mark Grainger sought planning permission for a four-bedroom single-storey dwelling, a wastewater treatment system, and alterations to an existing farm entrance at Kill East, Kill, Co. Kildare. The subject site is located in a 'low sensitivity' landscape approximately 700m from the zoned land of Kill. While the Planning Authority was satisfied that the applicant demonstrated compliance with local housing need criteria, the application was refused because the development would bring the local hous...
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