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the removal of condition 7 of planning permission 73/1155 relating to a sterilisation agreement in so far as it relates to the current application site. Removal of the existing agricultural shed. Construction of a detached, single-storey dwelling and single-storey domestic garage, alterations to existing entrance from agricultural use to use as an entrance serving the proposed dwelling house, along with ancillary development consisting of on-site treatment system with associated sand polishing filter, driveway, parking space, landscaping, boundary treatment and associated site works
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to excessive rural housing density, negative impact on the open character of transitional lands, and failure to meet mandatory road setback requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area where the existing density already exceeds the limit of 30 units per square kilometre.
- The proposal would detract from the open character of transitional lands located on a key approach road to Naas and Johnstown, contrary to policies protecting the urban-rural interface.
- The proposed dwelling fails to meet the minimum 18.5m setback requirement from a county road, which is necessary to protect residential amenity and ensure proper planning.