Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing and create undesirable ribbon development in a rural area already saturated with residential development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing level and pattern of one-off housing in the area has reached a capacity where the landscape cannot absorb further development without exacerbating suburbanisation.
- The proposal would result in an excessive density of development in a rural area, materially contravening Policy RH9(iv) of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
- The development would extend an existing ribbon of development to six dwellings within a 250-metre strip, creating an undesirable suburban-like pattern contrary to Policy RH12.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH10Policy RH12Policy RH14Policy RH17
Decision Document Summary
Michelle O'Driscoll sought planning permission for a two-bedroom detached bungalow and wastewater treatment system at Castlekeely, Caragh, Co. Kildare. The site is situated in a rural area under urban influence, approximately 770m from the Caragh Village Plan Boundary. While the applicant was deemed to have met the 'local need' criteria, the application was refused because the planning authority determined that the area has no further capacity to absorb one-off housing. The proposal was found to...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.