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(a) 5 No. sites, each with provision for a detached dwelling house and individual wastewater treatment systems; (b) Recessed entrance to the development off main road, shared access road with footpath and surface water network/street lighting to common spaces; (c) Site boundary treatments, landscaping and all associated development works on lands

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes unsustainable, piecemeal, and haphazard development in a rural area that lacks the capacity to absorb further development, while failing to provide sufficient technical detail regarding drainage, wastewater management, and traffic safety.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would result in piecemeal and haphazard expansion of a rural area that is already under significant urban influence and lacks the capacity to absorb additional housing units without compromising the rural character.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the site could be adequately serviced in terms of surface water drainage and wastewater treatment, posing a potential risk to public health and safety.
  • The proposal lacks critical technical information regarding traffic safety, including swept path analysis and lighting reports, which are necessary to ensure the development does not endanger public road users.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RH9 (iv)RH10RH12RH13Section 4.1Section 4.13.8Chapter 16Chapter 17Table 4.4Table 17.2

Decision Document Summary

George Boland sought outline planning permission for five detached houses and individual wastewater treatment systems on a 2.593ha agricultural site at Mylerstown, Naas, Co. Kildare. The site is located approximately 860m from the settlement of Two Mile House in an area under strong urban influence. Kildare County Council refused the application because the proposal represents unsustainable piecemeal development that contravenes rural housing policies (RH9 and RH10) and fails to provide adequate...
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