Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development exceeds the maximum density of 30 units per square kilometre for single rural dwellings as defined in the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing rural residential density in the immediate 1km² area is calculated at 33-34 units, which exceeds the absolute upper limit of 30 units per square kilometre set out in Objective HO O59.
- The addition of an extra dwelling unit would contribute to an unsustainable settlement pattern in an unserviced rural area and further erode the rural character of the Western Boglands landscape.
- While the applicant addressed previous design concerns with a revised proposal, the fundamental principle of development cannot be achieved due to the excessive density of existing one-off housing in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P26Objective HO O59Policy HO P11Policy HO O43Policy HO O45Policy HO P12Policy HO P15Chapter 3Chapter 15Appendix 4
Decision Document Summary
Aaron Farrell sought planning permission for a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and onsite wastewater treatment system at Brockagh, Robertstown, Co. Kildare. The 0.465ha greenfield site is located in a high-sensitivity landscape area between Robertstown and Coill Dubh. Although the applicant demonstrated compliance with rural housing 'local need' policies and improved the building design compared to previous failed applications, the proposal was refused because the local housing density alr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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