Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to excessive rural housing density exceeding the 30 units per square kilometre limit and the failure of the dwelling's scale and design to integrate with the character of the receiving environment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in the vicinity, contravening Objective HO O59 which seeks to manage rural dwelling densities to a maximum of 30 units per square kilometre.
- The scale and bulk of the proposed two-storey dwelling would dominate and negatively alter the character and amenity of the rural area, failing to comply with the Rural House Design Guide.
- The applicant failed to submit a completed Rural Housing Application Form, meaning compliance with local housing need requirements under the County Development Plan could not be assessed.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O59Policy HO P12Appendix 4 (Rural House Design Guide)Chapter 15 (Development Management Standards)Section 3.13.3Table 3.4
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Faye Duggan, proposed the construction of a two-storey contemporary house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Kilmore, Carbury, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area where housing density has already reached the maximum threshold of 30 units per square kilometre. The Planning Authority refused permission because the proposal would result in over-development of the area and the dwelling's design was considered to have excessive scale and bulk. Furthermore, the ap...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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