Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would exacerbate ribbon development in an area already under significant pressure and the applicant failed to demonstrate a specific local housing need under Policy RH8.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing and contribute to the increasing suburbanisation of the rural area, contrary to Policy RH9(iv).
- The proposal would result in an undesirable pattern of ribbon development, increasing the number of dwellings to six within a 250m road frontage, in contravention of Policy RH12.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a specific local need to reside in the area based on exceptional health circumstances as required by Policy RH8 of the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH2Policy RH8Policy RH9Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH12Chapter 4Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17Table 4.3Map 4.4
Decision Document Summary
Margaret Whelan sought planning permission for a detached bungalow, entrance, and wastewater treatment system at Duneany, Kildare. The 0.38ha site is located in a rural area already experiencing significant pressure from one-off housing. Kildare County Council refused the application because the development would exacerbate ribbon development (creating a line of six houses within 250m) and contribute to the suburbanisation of the countryside. Furthermore, the applicant did not sufficiently demon...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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