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sought for: (1) The construction of a dormer dwelling, foul water to on site effluent treatment system and percolation area, surface water to soakaways, recessed vehicular entrance via existing entrance and all associated site works, and (2) To amend condition No. 3 of planning permission Ref. No. 96/384 which relates to the sterilization of five acres and 150 linear yards of road frontage

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to the exacerbation of excessive ribbon development and suburbanisation in a rural area, alongside a failure to demonstrate safe vehicular sightlines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of development and ribbon development in a rural area lacking public services, contributing to the increasing suburbanisation of the area contrary to Policy RH 9 (iv).
  • The proposal would give rise to sprawl and an extension of ribbon development, eroding the rural amenities of the area and contravening Policy RH 12 which seeks to control such development.
  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient detail to demonstrate that satisfactory sightlines can be achieved, meaning the development may endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and obstruction of road users.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy RH 2Policy RH 4Policy RH 9 (iv)Policy RH 12Policy RH 14Policy RH 17Chapter 14Section 14.8.1Chapter 16Section 16.4.3Chapter 17Section 17.7.4

Decision Document Summary

Aine Ni Cheanainn sought permission for a dormer dwelling and the amendment of a sterilization condition at Rathmuck, Kildare, a rural site located near the junction of the L3010 and L70601. While the applicant was deemed to potentially comply with local housing need criteria, the Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the area is already subject to significant ribbon development (14 existing dwellings along a 450m stretch). The council concluded that the proposal would fur...
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