Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of development in a rural area already heavily populated by one-off housing, leading to suburbanisation and contravening Policy RH9 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of development in a rural area already heavily populated by one-off housing, contributing to the increasing suburbanisation of the locality.
- The development would contravene Policy RH9 (iv) of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023, as the area has limited capacity to absorb further one-off housing without eroding its rural character.
- While local need was demonstrated, it is considered that alternative sites may be available within the family landholding that are closer to the family home and less impactful on the rural character of the immediate area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH9Policy RH2Policy RH1Policy RH7Policy RH10Policy RH14Chapter 4 (Housing)Chapter 16 (Rural Design Guidelines)Chapter 14 (Landscape, Recreation and Amenities)Chapter 17 (Development Management Standards)
Decision Document Summary
Declan Flaherty sought permission for a dormer-style dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Derryvarrogue, Donadea, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural townland within the Western Boglands, a high-sensitivity landscape character area. Although the applicant demonstrated a local need and the design was deemed acceptable, the application was refused because the area is already heavily populated with one-off housing. The planning authority concluded that the development would ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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