Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area, contravening Objective HO O59 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development, when taken in conjunction with existing development in the vicinity, would exacerbate an excessive density of development in this rural area.
- The proposal would contribute to the further erosion of the rural character of the area.
- The development would contravene Objective HO O59 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, which seeks to ensure that the density of one-off housing does not exceed 30 units per square kilometre.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O59Policy HO P13Policy HO P15Policy HOP16Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Appendix 4
Decision Document Summary
Laura Ivers sought planning permission for the erection of a single-storey house and a proprietary effluent treatment system at Ballyteague, Kilmeague, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence where development is primarily one-off residential. Although the Planning Authority was satisfied that the applicant met the 'local need' criteria, the application was refused because the existing density of housing in the area (calculated at 36 units within 0.86sq km) ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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