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The development consists of: (a) The erection of a part two, part single storey, type house; (b) Garage for domestic use; (c) The installation of a proprietary waste water treatment system with percolation area, and (d) New vehicular entrance and access driveway and all associated site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area, leading to suburbanisation and ribbon development in contravention of policies regarding piecemeal and haphazard development near Straffan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would exacerbate an excessive density of development in a rural area lacking public services, contributing to the increasing suburbanisation of the locality contrary to Policy RH 9(iv).
- The development would result in further piecemeal and haphazard development in close proximity to the village of Straffan, where land is already zoned for residential use, contravening Policy RH 10.
- The project would extend and entrench an existing pattern of ribbon development along the local road, which is discouraged under Policy RH 12 of the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH 2Policy RH 9Policy RH 9(iv)Policy RH 10Policy RH 12Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17Map v2-2.13B
Decision Document Summary
Shauna Nolan sought planning permission for a rural dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Baybush, Straffan, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area under significant pressure from one-off housing, with over 30 dwellings already existing within a 250m radius. Kildare County Council refused the application on the grounds that it would exacerbate rural suburbanisation, constitute haphazard piecemeal development near the zoned village of Straffan, and further entrench ribbon...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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