Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of development in a rural area, leading to suburbanisation and a haphazard, piecemeal pattern of development that contravenes rural housing and design policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The siting of the proposed dwelling would exacerbate an excessive density of development in the rural area, contributing to a haphazard and piecemeal pattern of development and increasing suburbanisation.
- The proposal fails to accord with rural design principles as the dwelling is sited on a plot carved out of a large field rather than being located adjacent to an existing cluster of structures.
- The development would contravene specific policies of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023, specifically Policy RH9(iv) and Section 16.3.1, and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH9(iv)Section 16.3.1Figure 16.5Chapter 4Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
Elaine O'Hanlon sought planning permission for a detached dwelling and wastewater treatment system on a 0.3042ha site at Silliot Hill, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area identified as being under pressure from linear and haphazard development. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed siting, which involves carving a small plot out of a larger field rather than clustering with existing buildings, would exacerbate the suburbanisation of...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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