Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its contribution to ribbon development and suburbanisation, inappropriate scale and design that fails to integrate with the rural landscape, and significant technical concerns regarding wastewater treatment and flood risk.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would result in an intensification of ribbon development and contribute to the increasing suburbanisation of the rural area, contrary to policies RH9(iv), RH10, and RH12.
- The scale, bulk, and massing of the proposed dwelling are considered excessive for the prominent site location, failing to integrate with the physical surroundings or respect the character of the area.
- The site is technically unsuitable for development due to poor soil percolation and a high water table which poses a risk of water pollution, alongside being located in an area at risk of fluvial flooding.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH1Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH9(i)Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH9(vi)Policy RH9(viii)Policy RH10Policy RH12Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
Tadhg Roche applied for permission to construct a storey and a half house, garage, and proprietary wastewater treatment system on a 0.25ha site at Blacktrench, Clongorey, Newbridge. Although the applicant met the local need criteria, Kildare County Council refused the application on six grounds. The primary reasons for refusal included the exacerbation of ribbon development along the roadside frontage, the inappropriate scale and design of the dwelling which would negatively impact the rural cha...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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