Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to non-compliance with backland development policies, excessive housing density in a rural area leading to suburbanisation, and failure to demonstrate safe wastewater treatment in a high groundwater vulnerability zone.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development constitutes inappropriate backland development as the dwelling located to the front of the site is not occupied by a member of the applicant's family, directly contravening Policy RH14.
- The proposal would exacerbate an excessive density of development in a rural area lacking public services, contributing to unsustainable suburbanisation and the loss of rural character in breach of Policy RH9.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the site can safely accommodate on-site wastewater treatment in an area of high/extreme groundwater vulnerability, posing a potential risk to public health and groundwater quality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH9(vi)Policy RH14Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17Table 4.3Table 17.2
Decision Document Summary
Laura and Liam Ivers sought permission for two detached single-storey dwellings and wastewater treatment systems on a 0.5ha site at Ballyteague, Kilmeague, Co. Kildare. The site is situated in a rural area already characterized by a high density of dwellings and significant groundwater vulnerability. Kildare County Council refused the application because the proposal failed to meet specific backland development criteria, would contribute to the further suburbanisation of a rural area saturated w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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