Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would constitute ribbon development, specifically contravening Policy RH12 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 by creating the fifth house within a 75-metre stretch of road frontage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the fifth house within approximately 75 metres along this stretch of local road, which directly contravenes the council's policy against ribbon development (Policy RH12).
- The proposal would contribute to the creation and extension of a long ribbon of single houses, leading to the erosion of the rural amenities and character of the area.
- The development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, particularly given its location in a high-sensitivity landscape character area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH 2Policy RH 4Policy RH 9Policy RH 12Policy RH 14Policy RH 17Chapter 14Chapter 16Section 16.4.3Table 4.3Table 4.3(b)
Decision Document Summary
James O'Brien applied for permission to construct a dwelling, garage, and onsite wastewater treatment system at Boleybeg, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area designated as 'Eastern Uplands' with high landscape sensitivity. Although the applicant was deemed to potentially comply with local need criteria, the Planning Authority refused the application because the proposal would create a density of five houses within a 75-metre stretch of road. This was identified as...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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