Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development and fails to integrate into the rural landscape due to inappropriate site selection and the 'carving out' of a larger field.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling fails to integrate with its physical surroundings and would detract from the visual amenity and rural character of the area by way of inappropriate siting and the carving out of a larger field.
- The development would result in a haphazard and piecemeal pattern of development that adds to the existing linear pattern of ribbon development at this location, contrary to Policy HO P13.
- The application failed to demonstrate compliance with the current Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, specifically regarding the submission of the correct Rural Housing Planning Application Form to establish local need.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOP11HOP13HOP15HO O59HO O44HO P11HO O43HO P12HO P26HO P14Appendix 4Chapter 15
Decision Document Summary
Brian O’Connor sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, upgraded entrance, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.400 Ha site north of Calverstown, Co. Kildare. The site is located off the L-8008 in an area already characterized by rural dwellings and evident ribbon development. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the proposal would extend the existing linear pattern of ribbon development and failed to align with site selection principles, resulting in a devel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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