Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area under strong urban influence, contributing to linear sprawl and the suburbanisation of transitional lands near Newbridge.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area, exceeding the permitted density of 30 units per square kilometre as per Objective HO O59.
- The proposal would contribute to the increasing suburbanisation and erosion of the rural character of transitional lands located in close proximity to the Newbridge development boundary.
- The construction of a dwelling at this location would contribute to a pattern of linear urban sprawl and set an undesirable precedent for further inappropriate development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P26Objective HO O59Policy HO P15Policy HO P11Policy HO P12Policy HO P13Policy HO P14Policy HO P16Objective HO O47Objective HO O50Objective HO O51Objective HO O52Policy HO P27Objective HO P33
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a detached single-storey bungalow and associated site works on a backland site at Great Connell, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence, approximately 500 meters from the Newbridge development boundary. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the development would result in an excessive density of one-off housing, exceeding the 30 units per square kilometre threshold. Furthermore, th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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