Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area under significant development pressure, leading to ribbon development and suburbanisation contrary to the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of development in this rural area, contributing to increasing suburbanisation and contravening Policy RH9(iv) of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
- The proposal would constitute an undesirable pattern of suburban-like ribbon development, contravening Policy RH12 and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- By reason of its location in proximity to Clane, the development would further exacerbate the level of piecemeal and haphazard development in an area not zoned for residential use, contravening Policy RH10.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH2Policy RH3Policy RH4Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH10Policy RH12Table 4.3Chapter 4Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
Thomas Mahoney sought planning permission for a two-storey dwelling, connection to the public foul drain system, and an upgraded vehicular entrance at Loughanure Commons, Clane, Co. Kildare. The site is situated in a rural area west of Clane that has experienced extensive unplanned development, with approximately 75 one-off houses located within 600m of the site. Kildare County Council refused the application on the grounds that the proposal would intensify an already excessive density of housin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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