Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development, involving the carving of a site out of a larger field in an area under 'Strong Urban Influence', would result in an undesirable pattern of sporadic development and fail to integrate appropriately with its surroundings, contrary to Policy HO P12 and the Rural Design Guide.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal to carve a site out of a larger field requiring new boundaries fails to respect the character of the receiving environment and contravenes the siting and design principles set out in the Rural Design Guide.
- The development would contribute to an undesirable pattern of sporadic one-off housing in a rural area where residential density is already considered to be at the upper limits.
- The planning authority determined that more suitable alternative sites exist within the family landholding that would benefit from existing screening and clustering while avoiding identified flood risk zones.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029Policy HO P11Policy HO P12Objective HO O52Objective HO O53Policy HO P22Policy HO P26Objective HO O59Policy BI P6Objective BI O26Objective BI O27Objective LR O14Objective LR O15Appendix 4 Rural Design GuideSection 2.3Section 2.4Chapter 15 Development Management Standards
Decision Document Summary
Robert O'Connor applied for permission to construct a two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and onsite wastewater treatment system at Tuckmilltown, Straffan, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Kildare County Council refused the application because the proposed siting—carving a new plot out of a larger field—would create a negative visual impact and promote an undesirable pattern of sporadic development. Additionally, the authority...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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