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for a two storey detached dwelling and detached domestic garage on lands to the rear of the existing family home, new effluent treatment system with sand and soil polishing filters, new vehicular entrance off the existing intenal avenue, parking spaces, boundary treatment, landscaping and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal would result in an excessive density of one-off housing, erode the rural character of transitional lands near Naas, and features a design that fails to integrate with the landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would exacerbate an excessive density of rural one-off housing in an area already exceeding the maximum permissible dwellings per square kilometre under Objective HO O59.
  • The site is located on transitional lands where the proposal would erode the clear demarcation between urban Naas and the countryside, detracting from the open character of the area contrary to Policy HO P15.
  • The scale, bulk, and design of the proposed two-storey dwelling fail to integrate appropriately with the receiving environment and would have an overbearing impact on the landscape and rural character.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective HO O59Policy HO P15Policy HO P12Policy HO P13Policy HOP16Table 3.4Section 3.13.3Appendix 4 Rural House Design GuideChapter 15 Development Management Standards

Decision Document Summary

Stuart O'Rourke sought permission for a two-storey detached dwelling and garage at Fishery Lane, Kingsfurze, Naas, on a 0.2756ha site located to the rear of an existing family home. While the applicant demonstrated compliance with local need criteria, Kildare County Council refused the application because the area has already reached its capacity for one-off housing under Objective HO O59. Furthermore, the development was deemed to negatively impact the transitional rural character near the Naas...
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