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the sub division of existing site and the upgrading and relocation of existing septic tank to a secondary effluent treatment system for the existing dwelling on site (Denis Browne). Permission for the construction of a single storey bungalow with secondary effluent treatment system and all associated site works (Denise Browne)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area lacking public services, leading to undesirable suburbanisation and contravening Policy RH9 (iv) regarding the area's capacity to absorb further development.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The subject site is located in a rural area that has already experienced a high level of one-off housing development (approximately 35 dwellings within a 1km radius), and the area lacks the capacity to absorb further piecemeal development.
  • The proposal would exacerbate an excessive density of development in a rural area lacking public services and community facilities, thereby contributing to the undesirable suburbanisation of the countryside.
  • The development would materially contravene Policy RH9 (iv) of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy RH9 (iv)Policy RH10Policy RH2Chapter 4Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17Section 4.12.7Section 4.12.3Table 4.3Table 17.2Map 4.4Map 14.1Table 14.3

Decision Document Summary

Denis and Denise Browne sought planning permission for a rural dwelling and the upgrading/relocation of a septic tank at Gilltown, Donadea, Co. Kildare. The 0.283ha site is located in a rural area approximately 2km southeast of Staplestown, situated within the side garden of the applicant's parents' dwelling. Kildare County Council refused the application, noting it had been refused on three previous occasions, primarily because the area has reached its capacity for one-off housing. The planning...
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