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for the construction of a new detached low profile single storey type dwelling along with a single storey detached Garage for domestic use, with access from public road, the installation of a new proprietary waste water treatment system together with all associated landscaping, site works and services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to non-compliance with local need criteria, excessive density of one-off housing in the area, and the potential for urban sprawl on transitional lands.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a demonstrable economic or social need to reside in this rural area as required by the County Development Plan.
  • The proposed dwelling would exacerbate an existing excessive density of one-off housing, exceeding the threshold of 30 units per square kilometre and contributing to rural suburbanisation.
  • The development would result in linear sprawl on transitional lands immediately outside the Leixlip development boundary, detracting from the open character of the countryside.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective HO O59Policy HO P26Policy HO P15Policy HO P11Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Appendix 11

Decision Document Summary

This application by Ronan Coyne for a single-storey rural dwelling and garage at Kilmacredock, Maynooth, was refused by Kildare County Council. The site is situated on 0.322ha of agricultural land in a transitional area near the Leixlip development boundary. Refusal was based on the applicant's failure to meet local need criteria, the excessive density of existing one-off housing in the 1km radius (c. 34 units), and the negative impact the proposal would have on the open character of the area by...
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