Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused as it would result in excessive linear ribbon development and the coalescence of existing dwellings in a rural area already under significant development pressure, leading to further suburbanisation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate an already excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area under significant development pressure, contributing to the further suburbanisation of the countryside.
- The proposal constitutes ribbon development by introducing a fifth house along a 250-meter stretch of road, which would lead to the undesirable coalescence of existing dwellings.
- The project represents piecemeal and haphazard development that contravenes policies RH9(iv) and RH12 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 regarding rural housing capacity and ribbon development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RH2RH9RH9 (iv)RH10RH11RH12National Planning Framework Objective 19
Decision Document Summary
Elaine Dunne sought planning permission for a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballycaghan, Kilcock, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area (Zone 1) characterized by high levels of one-off housing and development pressure. Although the site had a history of previous planning permissions, the Planning Authority refused the current application because it would result in excessive linear ribbon development. Specifically, the addition of a fifth hous...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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