Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its contribution to urban sprawl and ribbon development in a rural area, and the failure to demonstrate safe vehicular access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would exacerbate urban sprawl and contribute to the gradual suburbanisation of the rural area, contravening policies RH9(iv), RH10, and RH12 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
- The proposal would result in excessive ribbon development in an area where the capacity for further development has been exhausted, contrary to the provisions of Policy RH12.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that adequate and safe sightlines are achievable at the proposed entrance, which would constitute a traffic hazard and conflict with Policy RH9.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RH1RH2RH9RH10RH12RH9(iv)RH9(v)
Decision Document Summary
Laura Nolan applied for permission to build a one-off dwelling and garage on a 0.23ha greenfield site in Thomastown, Caragh. While the applicant met the local need criteria, Kildare County Council refused the application because the site is in an area already experiencing extensive ribbon development and urban sprawl. The council concluded that the project would further erode the rural character of the area and that the proposed entrance lacked sufficient sightlines, posing a traffic hazard....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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