Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of development in a rural area, contributing to suburbanisation and adversely impacting a highly sensitive landscape character area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of development in a rural area, contributing to the increasing suburbanisation of the locality and contravening policies RH9 and RH10 of the County Development Plan.
- The site is located within the River Liffey Landscape Character Area, which is classified as having 'Special Sensitivity' and low capacity to accommodate additional residential development without significant adverse effects on its character.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for further similar development in a sensitive area, which would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH 2Policy RH 4Policy RH 9Policy RH 10RH 12RH 14RH 17Table 14.2Table 14.3
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a two-storey detached house, garage, and associated site works at Millicent South, Sallins, Co. Kildare. The site is situated in a rural area already under significant pressure for urban-generated housing, with the proposal representing the 11th dwelling along a 750m stretch of Millicent Road. Kildare County Council refused the application because it would exacerbate the excessive density of development and contribute to the suburbanisation of the cou...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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