Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to excessive residential density in a rural area, poor architectural integration with the landscape, and the negative impact on the open character of transitional lands between settlements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in the area, exceeding the limit of 30 units per square kilometre and contravening Objective HO O59 of the County Development Plan.
- The proposed design, bulk, and scale fail to integrate appropriately with the physical surroundings and rural landscape, contrary to Policy HO P12 and the Rural House Design Guide.
- The proposal would detract from the open character of transitional lands between Coill Dubh and Robertstown, facilitating urban sprawl and contravening Policy HO P15.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O59Policy HO P12Appendix 4 (Rural House Design Guide)Chapter 15 (Development Management Standards)Policy HO P15
Decision Document Summary
Aaron Farrell sought permission for a storey-and-a-half dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Brockagh, Robertstown, Co. Kildare. The site is located on transitional lands between the settlements of Coill Dubh and Robertstown. The planning authority refused permission because the proposal would contribute to an excessive density of residential development in a rural area, failed to meet design standards for landscape integration, and would negatively impact the open character of t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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