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development consists of: (a) The construction of a single storey dwelling with a floor area of 162 sqm; (b) The upgrading of an existing agricultural entrance to provide safe vehicular access to the site; (c) The provision of a new wastewater treatment system and associated percolation area; and (d) All associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area under urban influence, leading to unsustainable suburbanisation and haphazard development in close proximity to the Newbridge town boundary.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area, contributing to the unsustainable suburbanisation and haphazard development of the countryside.
  • The proposal contravenes policies RH10 and RH11 by failing to protect the open character of transitional lands located in close proximity to the Newbridge development boundary.
  • Granting permission would undermine the orderly and efficient development of the town by providing housing in an unserviced rural area when zoned residential land is available within the Newbridge Local Area Plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH9 (iv)Policy RH10Policy RH11Policy RH14Policy RH17Chapter 4Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17Section 4.12.7Table 4.3Map 4.4

Decision Document Summary

Daire Dunne sought permission for a 162 sqm single-storey rural dwelling, upgraded agricultural access, and a new wastewater treatment system at a 0.340ha backland site in Great Connell, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. While the applicant demonstrated compliance with local need criteria, the application was refused because the site is located in a rural area under significant urban influence with a high density of existing one-off houses. The planning authority determined that the proposal would lead to...
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