Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to excessive rural housing density, the creation of ribbon development, and failure to demonstrate adequate wastewater treatment capabilities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate an excessive density of housing in a rural area, contravening Objective HO O59 which limits density to 30 units per square kilometre.
- The proposal would result in ribbon development, representing the 6th dwelling along a 250-metre road frontage, which is contrary to Policy HO P13.
- In the absence of further information, the Planning Authority is not satisfied that the site can safely accommodate a wastewater treatment system without risking public health or water pollution.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O59Policy HO P13Policy HO P27
Decision Document Summary
Sarah Jane Brennan sought planning permission for a single-story detached bungalow, garage, and secondary effluent treatment system at Allenwood South, Naas, Co. Kildare. Kildare County Council refused the application because the site is located in an area already suffering from excessive rural housing density and ribbon development. Furthermore, the applicant failed to sufficiently demonstrate that the site could be served by a wastewater treatment system in accordance with EPA standards, leadi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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