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(A) erection of a one and a half storey type house (B) garage/fuel store for domestic use (C) the installation of a proprietary waste water treatment system and raised soil polishing filter percolation area and (D) upgrade of existing agricultural entrance to a recessed vehicular entrance and access driveway and all associated site works

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 increased suburbanisation and contravening Policy RH9 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would exacerbate an already excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area that lacks sufficient public services and community facilities to support such growth.
  • The proposal would contribute significantly to the increasing suburbanisation of the area, which is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the rural environment.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for further unsustainable development in a location that has reached its capacity to absorb additional one-off dwellings.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy RH1Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH10Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17Section 4.12.3Section 4.12.7Table 4.3

Decision Document Summary

Ciara Brady sought planning permission for a one-and-a-half-storey dwelling, detached garage, and proprietary wastewater treatment system on a 0.377 Ha greenfield site at Oldcourt, Carbury, Co. Kildare. While the applicant was deemed to meet the 'local need' criteria, the application was refused primarily due to the high concentration of existing one-off housing in the vicinity. The planning authority determined that the proposal would exacerbate rural suburbanisation and exceed the area's capac...
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