Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the exacerbation of ribbon development and suburbanisation, the unsuitability of peat soils for wastewater treatment, and a dwelling design that is inconsistent with rural housing guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing and consolidate ribbon development, contributing to the undesirable suburbanisation of the rural area.
- The presence of peat soils makes the site unsuitable for an on-site wastewater treatment system, creating an unacceptable risk of groundwater and surface water pollution.
- The proposed dwelling design is considered generic and inappropriate for this rural location, failing to meet the standards of the Kildare Rural Design Guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a one-off rural dwelling consisting of a dormer bungalow and associated services at Timahoe West, Coill Dubh. The site is located at the end of a cul-de-sac in an area of reclaimed bog land already characterized by a high level of one-off housing. Kildare County Council refused the application on the grounds that it would worsen ribbon development and suburbanisation, the site's peat soils are unsuitable for wastewater treatment, and the architectural design d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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