Core Refusal Reason
The development would exacerbate ribbon development, fails to sensitively integrate into a landscape of special sensitivity (Chair of Kildare), and lacks adequate technical information regarding wastewater treatment and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would result in the creation of ribbon development, being the fifth house along a 250-metre stretch of road, which is contrary to Policy HOP13 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The scale, massing, and contemporary design of the proposal fail to integrate with the rural character and would have an adverse effect on the 'Chair of Kildare' landscape sensitivity area, contrary to Policy HOP12.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the site can be safely served by a wastewater treatment system or that necessary traffic sightlines can be achieved without substantial hedgerow removal.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.13Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Objective HOO59Policy HOP13Policy HOP14Policy HOP15Policy HOP12Policy HOP27
Decision Document Summary
This application by Doireann Dowling proposed a detached one-and-a-half-storey dwelling and a stable block on a 0.680ha site in Pluckerstown, Kilmeague. Although the applicant demonstrated compliance with local rural housing need criteria, Kildare County Council refused permission on four grounds. Primarily, the development would exacerbate ribbon development and the design was considered unsuitable for the sensitive 'Chair of Kildare' landscape. Additionally, the application lacked sufficient t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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