221170

The development will consist of the construction of a two storey dormer type dwelling, O'Reilly Oakstown BAF sewerage treatment system, well, recessed site entrance and all associated ancillary site works and to remove sterilization of land in respect of Planning File Ref. No. 91/990, Condition No. 10

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to excessive housing density and suburbanisation of a rural area, contravention of ribbon development policies, and an inappropriate architectural design that fails to integrate with the local character.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would exacerbate an excessive density of housing in a rural area, contributing to increasing suburbanisation and materially contravening Policy RH9(iv) regarding the capacity of the area to absorb further development.
  • The proposal constitutes undesirable ribbon development, representing the fifth dwelling within a 250m road frontage, and fails to utilize established natural boundaries by being carved out of a larger field.
  • The architectural design of the hipped roof dormer dwelling is considered inappropriate in scale, proportion, and complexity, failing to comply with the rural design guidance set out in Chapter 16 of the Development Plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH9(i)Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH12Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17Table 4.3Table 17.2

Decision Document Summary

Luke Flynn sought planning permission for a two-storey dormer dwelling, a proprietary wastewater treatment system, and a new entrance at Clonuff, Broadford, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area south of Broadford characterized by a high density of existing housing (40 dwellings within 1km²). Kildare County Council refused the application because the proposal would lead to further suburbanisation and excessive density in a rural zone, constitutes undesirable ribbon development that la...
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