Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area under strong urban influence, exceeding the threshold of 30 units per square kilometre and leading to the coalescence of suburban-style development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in the vicinity, which already exceeds the limit of 30 units per square kilometre set out in the County Development Plan.
- The proposal would contribute to the coalescence of areas of excessive rural housing density, eroding the rural character of the area and increasing its suburban, peri-rural character.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that alternative, more favorable sites are not available, making the proposal contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.14Policy HO P26Objective HO O59Policy HO P11Policy HO P12Policy HO P13Policy HO P14Policy HO P15Objective HO O50Objective HO O51Objective HO O52Policy HO P27
Decision Document Summary
John O'Hara sought permission for a detached single-storey bungalow, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Boherhole, Donadea, Naas, Co. Kildare. The 0.981ha site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence north of Clane. Despite the applicant meeting local need requirements, the application was refused because the surrounding area already exceeds the maximum density of 30 dwellings per square kilometre. The planning authority concluded that the development would further erode ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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