Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located on transitional lands outside the settlement boundary of Ballitore, where it would detract from the open character of the approach to the village and erode the demarcation between urban and rural areas, contrary to Policy HOP15 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application site is situated on transitional lands approximately 400m north of Ballitore village centre, where development would contribute to linear sprawl and the erosion of the rural-urban buffer.
- The proposal would negatively impact the open character of the approach road to Ballitore, failing to maintain a clear distinction between the urban settlement and the rural countryside.
- The receiving environment is considered to lack the capacity to absorb the development without compromising the integrity of agricultural uses and the established settlement boundary, making it contrary to Policy HOP15.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.13Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Objective HOO59Policy HOP13Policy HOP15Map V1-3.1
Decision Document Summary
Brian Waters & Louise Monaghan sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, detached garage, and associated services at Crookstown Lower, Ballitore, Co. Kildare. The 0.438ha site is located in a rural area designated as Zone 1, approximately 400m from the village centre. While the applicants were deemed to meet the local housing need criteria under Category B (Social), the application was refused because the site occupies transitional lands. The Planning Authority concluded that the developme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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