Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development and contribute to the haphazard suburbanisation of a rural area, contrary to the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate existing ribbon development, as it would constitute the 5th dwelling within 160m and the 11th within 375m of road frontage, directly contravening Policy RH 12.
- The proposal would contribute to an excessive density of development and the increasing suburbanisation of the rural area, which is contrary to Policies RH 9 and RH 10 regarding the control of piecemeal and haphazard development.
- The applicant failed to provide necessary documentation regarding the history of development on the original landholding, meaning it could not be demonstrated that the proposal would not contravene Policy RH 4 regarding speculative development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH 2Policy RH 4Policy RH 9Policy RH 10Policy RH 11Policy RH 12Policy RH 14Policy RH 17Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
Ciaran Mullan applied for permission to construct a two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Blackhall, Punchestown, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural, agricultural area designated as having high landscape sensitivity. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the proposal would intensify ribbon development and lead to the undesirable suburbanisation of the countryside. The planning authority concluded that the development was cont...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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