Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes haphazard and piecemeal overdevelopment in an unserviced rural area, contributing to unsustainable suburbanisation and contravening settlement strategy policies RH9 and RH10.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in the haphazard and piecemeal development of a site that already contains an existing dwelling.
- The development would exacerbate the level of overdevelopment in a rural area lacking essential public services and community facilities.
- The proposal would contribute to the increasing suburbanisation of the area and materially contravene policies intended to control development near urban settlements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH1Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH10Policy RH12Policy RH14Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
Juliet Relihan sought permission for a single-storey backland dwelling, a new vehicle entrance, and a wastewater treatment system at Upper Brownstown, The Curragh, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area approximately 900m west of Cut Bush. While the applicant demonstrated a local housing need, the Planning Authority refused the application because the area is considered to be at capacity for housing. The council determined that the proposal would constitute haphazard, piecemeal develop...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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